REYNOLDS HISTORICAL
GENEALOGY COLLECTION
MARTIN DIAL AND RELATED FAMILIES
WITH THEIR
ANCESTORS, DESCENDANTS
AND CONNECTIONS
COMPILED FROM
ORIGINAL RECORDS, LETTERS AND OTHER MATERIALS
COLLECTED OVER A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS
BY
HASTINGS HARRISON, litt. d.
Senior Consultant to the President
Southern Methodist University
1959
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(1861-1930)
DEDICATED
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WILLIAM OSCAR DIAL
(1881-1923)
"I never saw my father in anything but a business suit and a white shirt. He
was a good man and a good trader. He was always fair and just. He was re¬
spected, honored and trusted not. only by his relatives but also by his friend3
and neighbors. No matter how busy he was he always seemed to find time for
them. For many years before his death they brought to him the most intimate
problems of their family lives and looked to him for counsel and guidance.'1
B. Roper Dial
This page, in tribute to the memory of William Oscar Dial, is an expression
of gratitude on the part of the author to the late Mr. Dial's children for
family data provided and documented without which this book would not have
been possible.
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IN APPRECIATION
Sincere and grateful thanks are extended by the author to the following
SPONSORS who have aided in the production of this book:
B. ROPER DIAL
JENNIE E. (HELLAMS) SWEENY
WILLIAM F. COURTNEY
RANDOLPH W. THROWER
L. HAROLD DIAL
A. PEARL DIAL
N. MYRTLE (DIAL) GRAY
MORSE GRANT DIAL
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This genealogical hook in part has been -written in story form.
Because it includes a report of intimate personal visits and cor¬
respondence with numerous relatives in many states the book has been
deliberately and intentionally written in the first person.
An effort has been made to credit by name all persons who have
provided data or who have made comments. This has been done in the
interest of authenticity as well as an expression of gratitude for
their help.
Names of all persons mentioned in the book, except a few in
census records who are not otherwise listed, have been indexed.
Children who died without issue, in infancy or before maturity,
and others whose descendants were few or concerning whom the author
had only limited data appear with their parental families.
Most of the "connections" of Martin2 Dial, Hastings2 Dial, and
other Dials, are included in the general text of the book.
Those who are familiar with genealogy will know that large
numerals in front of names of persons indicate, as a general rule,
the order of their births and that small numerals after their given
names reflect the number of their generation in America, for example,
Henry Arthur1 Dial indicates that he was an immigrant to cur country.
A serious effort has been made to avoid repetitions, however,
some have been used for emphasis and clarity, especially in connec¬
tion with census records; others seemed to be necessary in certain
chapters because of the many intermarriages of close relatives.
Members of Dial families across the country have wanted to know
what kin they are to the famous Gilbert Leroy (Buddy) Dial, of Pine-
hurst, Texas. Data that his family had been invited to provide had
not been received before the press deadline for this book. We should
probably be glad that such was the case. All of us now can claim
this fine "All American" Rice Institute football end and talented
singer as our close kinl
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CONTENTS
Preface
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PART ONE
ANCESTRY
I. The Dial and Hastings Ancestry .
PART TWO
MARTIN DIAL AND HIS DESCENDANTS
II. Martin Dial .
III. John Hastings Dial .
IV. Hannah Dial . . .
V. Colvill Dial .
VI. James Dial . . .
VII. Martin Dial, Jr .
VIII. Isaac Dial .
IX. Jonathan Dial .
X. William Dial .
PART THREE
HASTINGS DIAL
(Oldest Brother of Martin Dial)
AND DESCENDANTS
XI. Hastings Dial . .
XII. Hastings Dial, Jr .
XIII. James Dial . . . . . : .
XIV. Isaac Malcolm Dial . . .
XV. Mary Dial . . . .
PART FOUR
DAVID DIAL
(Possible Grandson of Martin Dial)
AND SOME OF HIS DESCENDANTS
XVI. David Dial .
PART FIVE
SOME OF MARTIN DIAL’S POSSIBLE KIN
AND THEIR DESCENDANTS
XVII. Jeremiah Dial . . . . .
XVIII. Thomas Dyall .
XIX. William Dial .
XX. Joseph Dial . . . . . . .
XXI. Shadrach Dial . .
XXII. Dock W. Dial .
PART SIX
SOME OF
MARTIN DIAL’S CONNECTIONS
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PREFACE
This book is written as a memorial to my mother. It is a result
of a lively curiosity concerning the little family and ancestry of my
maternal grandparents, Isaac James Hastings Dial and Mary (Carder)
Dial. My original intention was to write this record only for the
members of my family. When I learned of my maternal Revolutionary
War ancestor, Martin Dial, of Laurens County, South Carolina, founder
of the historic Dials Methodist Church, I decided to write this
intimate, personalized story concerning him and his ancestors, de¬
scendants and "connections." While I am truly glad to be able to
include a great deal of data on Martin Dial's oldest brother, Hastings
Dial, and other kin, and possible kin, and their descendants, their
inclusion is incident to my primary purpose in writing this book.
Those of us who are descendants of Martin Dial, through either
of two of his seven sons, namely, Colvill Dial or Martin Dial, Jr.,
both of whom married daughters of our Revolutionary War ancestor,
Israel Eastwood, will be especially interested in reading Part VI.
If this book should bring pleasure to those who are in "their years
of reflection" or help in any way to elevate the character and im¬
prove the hearts of those who read it, I shell feel that the sacri¬
fices that I have made to produce it have been worthwhile.
I am grateful to my friend, Harry 0. Carr, of Washington, D. C.,
to my wife, Fay (Farmer) Harrison, to my staff assciate, Naomi
(Brabant) Kay, and to many other relatives and friends for their
enormous help in assembling, documenting and editing this book.
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PART I
ANCESTRY
CHAPTER ONE
THE DIAL AND HASTINGS ANCESTRY
There is a tradition that James D’Oyley was our earliest known Dial
ancestor. Tradition is that he married Lady Lindsley and that they had a
son, William D'Oyley, of Oxnon and Ireland, who died Post 1663, (Burke's
Peerage, 96th Edition, page Qkj), and that William had a son, James D'Oyley,
of Oxnon who died at great age in 1708, at Kilconney County, Carlow, Ireland.
Tradition says that James, the son of William, had four sons, William, John,
Owen and Isaac Malcolm Dyall .
There is a strong tradition among descendants of our ancestors that
Isabella May Hastings (Mrs. Henry Arthur1 Dial) who was an immigrant to
America with her husband, that the surname of Hastings was taken from the
town of Hastings in Sussex County, England, by our original ancestors of
that name. They say that the Hastings' were in possession of the estates
in Sussex County at the time of the Norman Conquest and that they were in
the Battle of Hastings in 1066. They claim that our family of Hastings who
came to America are descendants of the famous old family of Leicestershire,
the Earle of Huntingdon. I hgve not sought to document the tradition nor do
I deem it important to do so.
Our early American ancestors came to America in part to get rid of the
caste system. The glory that is ours is that our forebears established for
us a country in which the noblest American, regardless of his antecedants or
background, is that American who with all of his heart, even if it means his
death, can say:
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America and to the Republic for which it stands; one Nation
under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
There is a widely accepted tradition in our Dial family that our emi¬
grant ancestor, Henry Arthur1 Dial, was a son of Isaac Malcolm Dyall, who
was born about 1671 and who married Harriett Blackwell in 1697 sb Oxford¬
shire, England. It is generally agreed that Henry Arthur1 Dial had at
least three brothers, James, John and Isaac Dial. Descendants of Thomas
Dial say that he was a son of Isaac Malcolm and Harriett Dyall. I am ac¬
cepting their tradition as probably true even though there are those who
claim otherwise.
George W. Dial, who was born at Loveland, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati,
and who moved to Detroit, Michigan, is said to be a descendant of Robert1
Dial through his son, Shadrach2 Dial. Shadrach2 Dial lived at Olive Branch
near Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio, and reared a large family there.
George W. Dial is said to be a graduate of Harvard University early in the
twentieth century. Whether or not he is alive I do not know. Letters
mailed to his last known address have been returned unclaimed. (1953) **e
was an authority on the genealogy of Dial families in America and their anc¬
ient kinsmen. He corresponded and traveled widely in search of documentation
of these families. He visited members of the Dial clan in all parts 01 the
country, including our own, in South Carolina, Alabama and elsewhere.
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Copies of many of his records, given to the late United States Senator,
Nathaniel B.6 Dial, of South Carolina, are now owned by a daughter of the
Senator, Miss Rebecca1" Dial, of Falls Church, Virginia. In 1908, George
W. Dial was writing a history of the Dial Family in America. He solicited
advance purchases of the book which he premised to publish if sufficient
advance orders were received. If his book was ever published I have not
seen a copy of it. Apparently for lack of an adequate number of orders he
was unable to publish it. He deserved better treatment from Dial and re¬
lated families for whom he did so much.
I regret that I do not have the complete genealogy of George V/. Dial
himself which accounts for the absence of a numeral after his name to indi¬
cate the number of his generation in America. Frequent reference will sub¬
sequently be made to George W. Dial of Detroit as an authority for Dial
data.
Tradition concerning the emigration of our Dial ancestors is that after
the Battle of Culloden, (April 1 6, 1746 ), a great company of interrelated
families, including members of Hastings, Blackwell, Powers, Abercrombie and
Lockhart families, and members of the Henry Arthur1 Dial family who had not
already done so, came to America, principally from Warwickshire and Oxford¬
shire, England. No doubt other members of all of these and kindred families
had preceded them to the Colonies. There are deed and other records of a
Thomas Dial and his wife, Mary, in North Carolina, as early as 1715* and in
Craven District, South Carolina, as early as 1737* His descendants claim
that he was a brother of Henry Arthur1 Dial.
Tradition is that Henry Arthur1 Dial and his fellow immigrants landed
in Virginia. It is said that there Is still a place known as "Dials Landing"
on the Virginia shore. I have no proof that such is the case nor do I know
of such a location. In their migratory wanderings these families nearly al¬
ways kept together because of ties of kinship and love and for collective
security. Some settled in Maryland and some in New Jersey; others went to
Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, thence to Virginia and North Carolina by the
route of the Scotch-Irish migration through the Shenandoah Valley.
Henry Arthur1 Dial was born ab. 1703 at Oxfordshire, England. He mar¬
ried Isabella May Hastings in Great Britain in the winter of 1729-30*
called Isabel. She was born ab. 1709 in England and died in Laur¬
ens Co., South Carolina. Children of Henry Arthur1 and Isabella May Dial,
all said to have been born in North Wades, England, were:
1. Hastings2 Dial - see subsequent data.
2. James2 Diad
3. Isaac2 Dial
4. Mary2 Diad - m. Joseph Stallsworth; his will was probated in Abbe¬
ville Dist., S. C., in 1796.
5. Isabella2 Dial - b.. ab. 1742; d. in Laurens Dist., S. C., ab. 1777;
never married.
6. Martin2 Diad - see subsequent data.
Tradition, long accepted as a definite fact, is than Henry Arthur1 Dial
was killed by the Indians ab. 1764 in an engagement that nook place near the
North Carolina-South Carolina border. It is believed that he had come into
North Carolina ab. 1753 during that part of the French and Indian War that
was known as the Spanish Alarm.
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After the death of Henry Arthur1 Dial, his widow, Isabella (Hastings)
Dial, and their oldest and youngest sons, Hastings and Martin2 Dial and
their unmarried daughter, Isabella2 Dial, moved to Laurens District in the
£. C. colony, ab. 1767* where all of them lived until death. Their other
children, namely, James, Isaac and Mary2 Dial, remained in North Carolina.
It is said that later on James and Isaac2 Dial moved to Tennessee and that
some of their children settled in Texas. There no doubt were other children
of Henry Arthur1 and Isabella Dial who died in infancy or early childhood,
possibly including, as some say, a son by the name of John, and another son
by the name of Henry Arthur Dial, Jr. The given name of "Henry" has strongly
prevailed in our Dial family since 1732.
There is a strong tradition that Isabella Hastings was a dau. of Peter
Hastings of Millcreek Hundred, Delaware, a Quaker, whose will was proved in
Delaware Co., Pa., Dec. 15, 1750> now Delaware, and that Peter Hastings was
a son of Henry of London, son of Charles, a son of Sir George Hastings, who
died in London in l64l. I have not been able to document all or any part of
this tradition. I have carefully studied the will of Peter Hastings. In his
will he named a dau., Isabella, and her two children. There was no mention
of h$r married surname. Isabella (Hastings) Dial had at least six children
in ifeo. I do not believe she was a dau. of Peter Hastings. Incidentally,
he must have been a man of affluence since it is known that his son, John
Hastings, was one of the wealthiest men in Pennsylvania.
The given name of "Hastings" has been carried down in the Dial family
since the birth of Hastings2 Dial, in 1732, in North Wales, and it is still
quite prevalent among descendants of Henry Arthur1 and Isabella (Hastings)
Dial, whether or not their surnames are Dial. It is the Christian name by
which I am known and of which my mother was and of which I am proud. My ma¬
ternal grandfather's full name was Rev. Isaac James Hastings4 Dial, a farmer
and a Methodist minister. He lost his life as a Confederate soldier in the
War Between the States.
Sources that have been called to my attention for data on the Hastings
family are:
1. H. B. Adams - "Adams and Hastings Families," 1880
2. Heitman - "Officers of the Continental Army, Historical Register,"
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3. Savage - "Genealogical Dictionary of New England," i860
Buckminister - "Hastings Memorial," 1866
5. Bell - "Huntingdon Peerage," 1820
6. F. H. Hastings - "Hastings Family Record, " 1899
7. "The Americana," 193^
I have not checked any of the above references but I suspect they would
prove helpful in seeking data on the family of Hastings.
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The third structure of Dials
Methodist Episcopal Church,
organized in the home of Martin
Dial, founder of the Church, at
Dials Township, near Gray Court,
South Carolina, by Bishop Francis
Asbury in l808, under the original
name of "Dials Methodist Society."
The Revolutionary War monument
that marks the grave of Martin
Dial in the Dial Family Cemetery
about a quarter of’ a mile from
Dials Methodist Church and
Cemetery.
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PART II
MARTIN DIAL
AND HIS DESCENDANTS
CHAPTER TWO
MARTIN DIAL
Founder of Dials Methodist Church - A Soldier in the Revolution
Just a seam upon the surface.
Just a scar across the plain,
Just a rift that shovs erosion,
Or a slight eruptive pain,
When the world was young and plastic.
And its face was tender, quite;
Possibly the smile of rapture.
At the words: "Let there be light!"
Excerpt from "Yellow-House Canyon"
— Jacob Hayne Harrison, Texas Post
6. Martin2 Dial (Henry Arthur1) youngest son of Henry Arthur1 and Isabella
(Hastings) Dial - b. Dec. JO, 1744, probably Eng.; m. 1st, Chrystie Aber¬
crombie ab. 1775 > d. Dec. 26, 1844, according to a sworn statement dated
July 26, 1851, Laurens Dist., S. C., by his next youngest son, Jonathan3
Dial, in a pension application on his father's Revolutionary War service;
will probated Laurens Dist., S. C., Feb. 5, 1844; bur. Dial Family Cem., ab.
a quarter of a mile from Dials Methodist Church and Dials Cem., at the north
of the Church Building. Chrystie Abercrombie - b. ab. 1746, S. C. or Eng¬
land; d. probably ab. 1800 to 1810; bur. Dial Family Cem. It is clearly ob¬
vious from these data that the lawyer who wrote the affidavit that Jonathan0
Dial signed, or the Probate Clerk of the Laurens Dist., made a mistake con¬
cerning the date of Martin2 Dial's death. If the Probate Court records were
correct then it would appear that he died Dec. 26, l84j. It seems certain
that his death occurred either in l84j or 1844. Martin2 Dial m. 2nd, Hannah
_ _ , probably by 1810; no issue. His census records would seem to in¬
dicate that she was probably ab. 4 5 when he married her.
There are living, aged descendants of my gr-gr- grandfather, Martin0, Dial
who say that his second wife's name was Hannah Armstrong. Florine7 Dial
(Mrs. Smith L. Johnston) of Woodstock, Ga., has an old letter that was writ¬
ten to her Aunt Elizabeth6 Dial (Mrs. James M. Latham) by the late Emma
McSwain5 Dial of Gray Court, S. C., dated Feb. 17, 1930. Miss Emma said in
her letter that her gr- grandfather, Martin2 Dial's 2nd wife's maiden name was
Hannah McDaniel. Since I have no documentation other than her given name I
have left Hannah's surname blank in the above record. Mrs. Smith L.7 Johnsto
and Mrs. Jas. M.6 Latham are descendants of Hastings2 Dial, Martin2 Dial’s
oldest brother.
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The children of Martin2 and Chrystie (Abercrombie) Dial were:
1. John Hastings3 Dial - see subsequent data.
2. Hannah3 Dial - see subsequent data.
3. Colvill3 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. James3 Dial - see subsequent data.
5. Martin3 Dial, Jr. - see subsequent data.
6. Isaac3 Dial - see subsequent data.
7. Jonathan3 Dial - see subsequent data.
8. William3 Dial - see subsequent data.
Martin2 Dial's will, written June 30, 1827, and proved before William D.
Watts, Judge, Court of Ordinary, Laurens Co., S. C., Feb. 5, 1844, is as
follows :
"State of South Carolina
Laurens District
In the name of God, Amen
I Martin Dial Senr of the place aforesaid, Being weak of body but of
sound mind and memory and knowing that all flesh must die sooner or later do
make and ordain this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all other
will or wills By me previously made etc. and this alone to remain in force
in manner following viz.
And first I Bequeath my Soul to God who gave it In Earnest assurance
of the Resurrection of the Dead and Eternal salvation Through Jesus Christ
my Saviour.
2ndly I will that all ray just and lawful Debts Be paid by my Executor
hereafter appointed.
3rdly I give and Bequeath unto my son Jonathan Dial the following pro¬
perty, viz. The tract of Land I now live on and one negro man by the name
of Cary also one negro woman by the name of Esthre, one wagon and gears and
all my working tools, also all my stock of cattle, cows, hogs and sheep and
two feather Beds and furniture with all other household and kitchen furni¬
ture.
4thly I will that my wife Hannah Dial shall have a Genteel maintenance
for her lifetime out of the above mentioned property and I hereby appoint
my said son Jonathan Dial my sole Executor to carry into effect the above
will according to the true intent and meaning of the same. In witness
whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal this 30 June 1827*
Signed and Sealed
in the presence of us Martin Dial (L. S. )
Test.
Elihu Abercrombie
Jonathan Abercrombie
J. G. Sims"
The original will of Martin2 Dial is in Box No. 95, pkg. No. 14, office
of Judge of Probate, Laurens County, S. C.
As has been said, Isabella Hastings (Mrs. Henry Arthur1 Dial) and two
of her sons, Hastings2 Dial and Martin2 Dial and her dau., Isabella2 Dial,
moved from N. C. to Laurens Dist., S. C. ab. 1767* Her dau., Isabella2
Dial., is said to have died during the Revolutionary War in the home of her
brother, Martin2 Dial, and to have been bur. in the Dial Family Cemetery.
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About 7 years after Martin2 Dial's death, his son, Jonathan3 Dial,
filed an affidavit with the United States Government in behalf of a pension
by virtue of his father's service in the Revolution.
"SOUTH CAROLINA )
LAURENS DISTRICT )
On this twenty- sixth day of July A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and
Fifty One personally appeared before the Court of Probate cf the District and
State aforesaid, Jonathan Dial, a resident of Laurens District in this State
of South Carolina, aged fifty- seven years who first being duly sworn accor¬
ding to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to ob¬
tain the unclaimed pension to which his father, Martin Dial, was entitled for
services during the Revolutionary War -under the Act of Congress passed June
11, 1832; That his father, Martin Dial, was a Private soldier in the Revolu¬
tionary Army in the Southern line and that the greater part of his services
were rendered in the State of South Carolina but in what year he entered the
service, in what year he was discharged and under what officers the claimant
is unable to speak. All that this declarant knows of his own knowledge is
that his father always claimed to be a Revolutionary Soldier and was so ac¬
credited by the whole country up to his death -- And for the particulars of
his service -- as to the length of time, the officers under whom he was a
soldier, he respectfully refers the Department to the annexed testimony of
Charles Allen, Esq., who is known to be an old soldier and who is now on the
pension roll - and who has a full recollection of most of the facts in con¬
nection with the service of the said Martin Dial.
He further declares that his father, Martin Dial, died on the 26th day
of December, 1844, the mother of the declarant having died many years before
the said Martin Dial and that he left eight children two of whom are now
dead. He further declares that he is the Executor of this last Will and
Testament of his father and that this application is made for the benefit of
all the heirs at law.
Sworn to before me this 26th day of July A. D. 1851*
Jonathan Dial
W. D. WATTS
Justice Court of Ordinary
I certify that I have known Jonathan Dial the above declarant for
twenty- five years and that his character is unimpeachable and that he is
entirely worthy of credit.
W. D. Watts
Judge, Court of Ordinary
Laurens District"
"SOUTH CAROLINA )
LAURENS DISTRICT )
Personally came before me W. D. Watts, Judge of the Court of Ordinary
for said District, Charles Allen, Esq., who is a Revolutionary soldier and
being duly sworn according to law says that he was well acquainted with Mar¬
tin Dial who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution, that said Martin
Dial served as a private in the Company commanded by Capt. John Ridgeway in
the Regiment of Infantry commanded by Cols. Hays and Kilgore, that the said
Martin Dial served for the term of eight months to the knowledge of this de¬
ponent and from what he has heard he believes he served a much longer term,
that the deponent saw the said Martin Dial several times during the service
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at the evidence of deponent that the said Martin Dial told the deponent that
all his brothers were Tories. This circumstance enables the deponent to
speak: more clearly as to the service of said Martin Dial who now petitions
for a pension by his son who is his Executor.
Sworn to before me l8th Day of August A. D. 1851.
Chas. Allen
W. D. WATTS
Judge, Court of Ordinary
Laurens District
I also certify that Jonathan Dial is the Executor of Martin Dial, Sr.,
Dec'd., the person mentioned by the deponent Chas. Allen, Esq., and that
said Chas. Allen is a man whose veracity stands as unimpeachable as any
man now living.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Laurens District Courthouse
day and year before stated.
W. D. Watts
Judge, Court of Ordinary"
Due to his physical infirmities or for some other reason, Jonathan3 Dial
was unable to validate the claim. He was denied the pension. The record said
it was because "he did not provide actual proof of his father's death and that
he was a legal heir." However, subsequent to the denial of this petition for
the reasons stated, Martin2 Dial’s Revolutionary War service was conclusively
documented. It was proven that he was granted 326 A. of land in the 96th
Dist. of Laurens Co., S. C. for services rendered by him in establishing Amer¬
ican independence under an Act by the S. C. Legislature of Feb. 19, 1791*
The grant was certified by the Surveyor General of S. C. on Feb. 1795* A
considerable number of Martin2 Dial's descendants through at least 2 of his
7 sons and his dau. , Hannah3 (Dial) Armstrong have qualified for membership
in the Daughters of the American Revolution on his line. Among those who
have qualified are: Jennie Eloise Hellams (Mrs. Robert P. Sweeny), Miss Sara
Frances Abercrombie, Mrs. Lucille (Baldwin) Hellams, the late Miss Emma
McSwain Dial, Mrs. Marcelle (Babb) Quillen, Mrs. Gertrude (Schenck) Alexander,
Mrs. Frances (Thrower) Smyth and Mrs. Dorothy (Sweeny) Bland. It is generally
agreed that the military service of Martin2 Dial in the Revolution was ren¬
dered substantially as follows:
"Martin2 Dial was a private soldier in Colonel Hays' Regiment of South
Carolina, also Captain Kilgore's South Carolina Regiment. He served several
months in Capt. John Ridgeway's South Carolina Company. He was with Capt.
Ridgeway when 'Bloody Bill Cunningham's Tory Gang' attacked them at a place
on the Saluda River, now known as 'Cane-Brake Massacre by the Cunningham
Tory gang' in Laurens County Revolutionary History. Martin2 Dial was one of
the few soldiers who escaped. Captain Ridgeway with a few of his soldiers
was left to tell the story. "
There has been a strong tradition in the family that Martin2 Dial was
taken prisoner two times and that the 2nd time he was facing execution and
that he was saved by his oldest brother, Hastings2 Dial, who is said to have
been a Tory who served as a Colonel in the British Army.
It is a well known fact that the Martin2 Dial family for generations
have generally been Methodists and that his oldest brother, Hastings2 Dial and
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ceptions in both families.
Under British law a father left his entire estate to his eldest son. The
reason for this was that the eldest son was in a measure to take his father's
place and look after the welfare of his mother, if alive, and his brothers
and sisters, as his father would have done had he lived. This law was won¬
derful for the eldest brother but it was often hard on his brothers and sis¬
ters and their descendants. It seems apparent that when Henry Arthur1 Dial
died that his estate was inherited by his eldest son, Hastings2 Dial which
undoubtedly accounts for the great difference in the financial status of
Martin2 Dial and Hastings2 Dial and their descendants. Martin2 Dial and his
children were reasonably affluent but they did not possess the substantial
fortunes of Hastings2 Dial and his children. An outstanding exception in
Martin2 Dial's family was in the case of his son, Martin3 Dial, Jr. Martin2
Dial was an active and influenxial farmer and citizen.
There is a record of Martin2 Dial's having served on the Grand Jury in
the April Term of Court in 1808 and he no doubt served in that and many other
equally important civic capacities throughout his very long life. He will
live longest, however, in the hearts of the people of Laurens Co., S. C. and
among his descendants as the founder of Dials Methodist Episcopal Church,
located in Dials Township in the County of Laurens. This rural church,
vigorous to this day, is about 3 mi. from the town of Gray Court. There is
a Memorial Tablet in the sanctuary of the church, given by his gr- granddau . ,
the late Miss Emma McSwain5 Dial, with the following inscription:
In Memoriam
Martin Dial, Father of Dials Church, organized in his home
by Bishop Francis Asbury in 1808, under the name of "Dials
Methodist Society" with the following Thirteen Members:
Martin Dial and wife
Colvill Dial and wife
Gideon Thomason and wife
William McMahan and wife
Dr. Ebenezer Hammond and wife
Mrs. William Hellams, Sr.
Dinah Wolfe and Easter Dial (Negro Slaves)
At least two of Martin2 Dial's grandsons and three gr- grandsons were
Methodist clergymen. The grandsons were Rev. John H.4 Dial and Rev. Isaac
Hastings4 Dial, my maternal grandfather. In a most interesting letter from
Rev. John H.4 Dial to his first cousin, John S.4 Dial of S. C., he mentions
the fact that two of the sons of their first cousin, Elizabeth4 Dial, who was
Mrs. Benjamin Thomas Thrower, were "Travelling Preachers" which meant they
were Circuit Riders, thus top ranking clergymen in their day and time. But
why go on, let Rev. John H. 4 and his second and last wife, Mary5 (Bolt) Dial,
his first cousin once removed, speak for themselves.
"Whites Burg, Ga., Aug. the kth 1910
"Mr. John Dial Dear Cousin I write you a few lines to send you Cousin Thomas
Address. My Mother was your unkle John Dial's Dauter. She was one of them
old time Methodists, so was her father, I rote to my sister about John gettin
a letter from you and what you rote to us and I got A letter from her to day.
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"She said she had rather see that room vhere our Mother used to go to Meeting
than to see the President's Mansion. Oh you dont no how glad I would be to be
at the reunion and walk around in that room where my grate -grandfather Praid
so mutch. But I can't but I Expect to meet him at the grait reunion Above.
Oh Glory, won't that be a happy Meeting. I want you to write to Cousin Thomas
- he is one of those sweet spirited Methodists, so is all of his folks. Write
soon to your lovin Cousin Mary C. Dial."
"My wife has wrote you. I will try to write you a few lines. I will give you
T. L. Thrower's address, generel delivery Atlanta, Ga. He is a grandson of
your unkle John Dial. His mother was converted in that Room of gran Fathers
Wheir the Church was organised. We want you to write to him. He is a holy
man, Thomas Thrower. His Mother's Maiden name was Elizabeth Dial. She had
16 Children, all Methodist, 2 preachers - Travelling preachers. Well Cuson
I would like to see you all very much. I suppose you have Received my last
letter. Unkle Martin Dial's son, Hogan Dial Was alive in 1904. He lives in
Walton County, Ga. I was at his House in l88l. I was there again in 1890.
He then lived near Gideon Dial of Monroe, Ga. I was at both of their houses.
I suppose unkle James and unkle John Both Died in Term. Unkle John went there
in his old age. Unkle John Dial had a son By his last Wife, I suppose to be
in Tenn. But I never have new wheir abouts in Term. I suppose his older Chil¬
dren are all aed. Pray for us. Your loving Cusons for Ever, J. H. Dial and
Mary C. Dial."
In studying the letters of John H.4 and Mary5 (Bolt) Dial, certain news
and conclusions are very clear -
1. John H.4 Dial, without saying so in his letter, revealed himself and
his brothers and sisters as children of Colvill3 Dial. His letter was to his
first Cousin, John S.4 Dial of Laurens Co., S. C., who was the only son of
William3 Dial.. In his letter he referred to three different uncles, namely,
Martin, Jr.3, James3 and John3 Dial, all sons of Martin2 Dial of S. C. He
also mentioned Gideon4 Dial whom we have documented as the youngest son of
Isaac3 Dial. - we know the names of all of Isaac3 Dial's 18 children and we
know that Rev. John H.4 Dial was not one of them. His uncle Jonathan3 Dial
never married. We know that Martin2 Dial of S. C. had 7 sons and 1 dau. The
names of the 7 sons were John Hastings3, Colvill3, James3, Martin, Jr.3, Isaac3
William3 and Jonathan3. While we do not need these deductions to prove the
name of the father of Rev. John H. 4 Dial it is interesting that his letter
corroborates the information that we already had to the effect that Rev. John
H.4 Dial and his brothers and sisters were children of Colvill3 Dial.
2. That James3 Dial, son of Martin2 Dial, lived a long time in Tenn.,
and no doubt died there.
3. That John Hastings3 Dial, son of Martin2 Dial, moved to Tenn. in his
old age and presumably died in that state.
4. That John Hastings3 Dial was the maternal grandfather of Mary5 (Bolt)
Dial, 2nd and last wife of Rev. John H.4 Dial. We also learned from her letter
that her mother was an old time Methodist and so was her mother's father, John
Hastings3 Dial.
On the invitation of her presiding Bishop and her pastor, Rev. J. L.
Singleton, Miss Emma McSwain5 Dial, a dau. of John S.4 Dial, in graphic lan¬
guage, read her story of that room where Mary5 (Bolt) Dial said her mother
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"used to go to meeting and where her gr- grandfather prayed so much" in the
form of a History of Dials Methodist Church at the great homecoming of the
.Church at Dials Township in Laurens Co., S. C., Aug. 11, I929. The occa¬
sion was the celebration of the 121st anniversary of the founding of the
Dials Methodist Church in Martin2 Dial's home. Her history of Dials Meth¬
odist Episcopal Church is as follows:
Dials Methodist Church, one of the oldest and one of the most dis¬
tinguished in the Upper South Carolina Conference, was organized by Bishop
Francis Asbury in 1808 in the home of Martin Dial. It was called "Dials
Methodist Society," and contained the following thirteen members: Martin
Dial and wife, Colvill Dial and wife, Gideon Thomason and wife. Dr. Eben-
ezer Hammond and wife, William McMahan and wife, Mrs. William Hellams, Sr.,
and Easter Dial and Dinah Wolfe (Negro Slaves). Many years before the or¬
ganization of the "Dials Methodist Society" by Bishop Asbury, prayer meet¬
ings, and other meetings of a religious nature had been held in the home of
Martin Dial, conducted by Martin Dial, Gideon Thomason, Sr., and other ex-
horters of that time.
The Society grew and prospered, developing the spiritual life of the
community, holding its religious services in this consecrated home for sev¬
eral years. Many of the old preachers and exhorters dated their conversion
to the time and place, calling it "Old Jerusalem."
The first Dials Camp-Meeting was held on the hillside near the Dial
home, overlooking the branch and the "Dial Spring." People came from far
and near, some walked miles and miles, some came on horseback, double and
triple, and some in wagons.
Nickolas Talley, a young preacher, preached the eleven o'clock sermon
to an audience of a thousand people. It was a "red-letter day" in the his¬
tory of the Dials Methodist Society. The Society grew so much in numbers
that a larger and more conveniently situated place had to be considered;
therefore it was moved on the other side of Rabun Creek, locating it a
quarter of a mile from the Dial family graveyard. Mary Isabella (Hastings)
Dial, mother of Martin Dial, and his beloved first wife, Chrystie (Aber¬
crombie) Dial, are buried there.
A one acre lot was given by Martin Dial, on which was built a log
house, which served as a place of worship for years. Preaching and class
meetings were held every Sunday and often during week days. The stammer
time special meetings were held under a brush arbor. Gleaning from the
Dial family record, and the traditional history of the Society, I have
found the names of some noted South Carolina preachers of that period, who
did much of the preaching on those memorable occasions including Lovic
Pierce, David Derrick, Durant, Suacy, William Capers and Whiteford. In
1835 "the old log "meeting- house" was torn down and another "meeting-house"
was built on the same spot. The name "Dials Methodist Society" was at that
time changed to "Dials Church" in honor of Martin Dial, considered to be
the "Father of the Church."
This Church was much larger than the old "log meetinghouse." Two more
acres of land were added to the former lot on which it had stood. The two
acres were bought from John L. Harris, Jr. and Gideon Thomason, one being
paid for by Martin Dial, the other by Gideon Thomason. The deed to these two
acres was made to Thomas A. Brownlee, Reubin Brownlee, William Thomason,
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Martin Armstrong. Robert Thomason, William Hellams, Sr., and Dr. Ebenezer
Hammond, as trustees. This deed, made July 1, 1835; vas signed in the pre¬
sence of Rhoderick Gary and John Hellams.
In l84l Rev. David Seal held a meeting under a brush arbor near the
Church. People came from far and near, bringing their dinners with them,
as two sermons were preached a day - one in the forenoon and one in the
afternoon. Scores of people were converted at that meeting and a hundred
members were added to the Church. Martin Dial, at that time, was 97 years
old, yet he was able to mount his horse and ride to that meeting - the last
time he was able to worship in his beloved Church.
In the year i860, the church of 1835; which had done service for a
quarter of a century, was moved away, and the present church was built on
the same old-time honored spot. The building committee at that time being:
my father, John S. Dial, Gideon Yeargain, Robert A. Gray, James H. Shell,
Wilburn Curry and G. W. Leak. W. T. Terry, J. W. Terry and B. Y. Jones were
the builders. The building, the present Dials Church, with furnishings, cost
$1,724.00. More than half of that sum was given by seven or eight members.
"Uncle Johnnie Owings," as he was affectionately called, and his three sons,
Rapley, Creswell and Samuel, gave four hundred dollars, the largest sum com¬
ing from any one family; James H. Shell gave two hundred, the largest amount
given by one man. Two or three others gave over a hundred each. The remain¬
ing part was given by other members of the Church.
In looking over the original contract containing the plan of the present
church, I find this interesting paragraph, which I am herein giving a place
in this hi story- quoting exactly: "16 ft. of the house cut off for negro
slaves by a ceiled partition 3 ft. high, pulpit to be m the center of the
house, joining the partition for the blacks. Pulpit to be of fashionable
style. Altar to be 10 ft. in diameter, circular, raised 4 inches from the
floor, banistered round 18 inches, high pulpit and altar to be painted mahog¬
any color."
The present church has been well taken care of by her members in the
past as well as the present. Going back to her first organization by Bishop
Francis Asbury in 1808, we find her recorded age to be 121 years.
The old house (home) of Martin Dial, the first "Meeting-House" or
church, which was destroyed by fire eight months ago, was built of oak logs
a foot in diameter, hewn on one side and pinned together with home-made
iron pins. Much of the bark was still on some of the logs when "Old Jeru¬
salem" went down in ashes.
In this write-up of the past history of Dials Church, it is but just
and fitting that a special tribute of loving memories and appreciative ex¬
pressions be given to the benefactors and preservers of the church, whose
official duties have done so much for her on-going spiritual progress for
the past 69 years: John S. Dial, Gideon Yeargin, Robert A. Gray, John R.
Switzer and many others, who served as stewards and trustees, deserve honor¬
able mention. John S. Dial was a steward for 38 years and a trustee for 60
years. Gideon Yeargin, Robert A. Gray and John R. Switzer were contemporary
with him for more than 25 years. One of Laurens County's noted writers said,
"The religion of Robert A. Gray, Gideon Yeargin and John S. Dial would do to
live and die by."
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Robert A. Gray vas superintendent of Dials Sunday School for many years.
He might truly be called the "Father" of it. He was a man of inspiration and
action, "mighty in prayer and faith." He could put over and finance any pro¬
gram coming up either in Church, Sunday School or community. He was one of
the wealthiest men in the community and one of the most liberal. He moved to
Willi amston in 1880 which was a long- felt loss to Dials Church and community.
He vas a moving spirit in the church and community in the town of William3-
ton, yet his love for "Old Dials" as he called it, reigned supreme in his
heart. His dying request was that his body should be carried back to Dials
and buried in the cemetery there, which was done.
We must not forget to insert another page in this history to the memory
of W. Collier Curry who "passed over the river" a few months ago. It might
be said of him, "This was the noblest Roman of them all." He was superinten¬
dent of Dials Sunday School for bO years, and a trustee and steward of the
church for more than a quarter of a century. The Sunday School grew and
prospered under his administration. He was a -wonderful shepherd; "knew his
sheep by name, and they knew his voice." His name will ever call up tender
memories in the minds of all who were so fortunate as to come under his be¬
nign influence.
In this looking-back, and the following- up of the years of this vener¬
able institution, it can truly be said that this Sanctuary of God has contri¬
buted no small part to the growth and development of Laurens County and Dials
Community.
Dials Church has ever been a missionary church. She mothers seven chur¬
ches - all of them an honor to her. Many distinguished preachers of the past
and present, date their divine calling back to the influence of this aged,
mother- church. Several times in her past the church roll contained more than
four hundred members. The Sunday School at this time numbers one hundred and
seventy-five, and is still growing, under the efficient leadership of Festus
T. Curry, superintendent, upon whom the mantle of his sainted father has fal¬
len and with an unsurpassed corps of consecrated teachers.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Dials Church was organized in
1893 with a membership of twenty-five, of whom it can be said, they wrought
well. A native itinerant Korean Missionary, a girl in the Laura Hagood
School in China, and a boy in a Korean School could bear testimony to a
year's work and a year's training financed by one of those charter members.
(It was "Miss Emma" herself who financed the training mentioned.)
The Epvorth League, the social department of the church, organized
twelve years ago, has meant a new enlistment of interest of young people, as
well as a spiritual gain to the church.
Before closing this unique history of Dials Church, a few more pages
should be added giving the interesting record of the wonderful improvements
that have recently been given to the church, the church grounds and the cem¬
etery.
We begin with the cemetery as it appears today - a transformation of
"Beauty out of Chaos," the materialized vision of Mrs. Nettie Curry Black-
well, the wife of Dr. D. J. Blackwell of Quincy, Florida. While on a visit
to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Curry, in the summer of 1928, she con¬
ceived and executed the idea of beautifying "God's Acre." She planned the
undertaking, and with her charming personality, executive ability and
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prowess, backed, up by the untiring energy and work of her father, the loyalty
of B. D. Harris and others, "she put it through." Liberal contributions came
in from near and far. Friends as well as interested families sent generous
contributions of money, while many gave work.. Honorable mention is due to
Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. Popie Curry, Mr. Festus Curry and Mr. Langdon Brooks, as
the largest individual financial contributors. Honor and gratitude are due
to all who helped in making Mrs. Blackwell's dream of beautifying "God's Acre"
come true. It stands today as a Twentieth Century Monument to their loyalty
and devotion. Following the cemetery transformation, wonderful improvements
of the church and church grounds were made during the spring of the present
year, 1929.
The moving spirit in this enterprise was Rev. J. L. Singleton, pastor of
the church. With his skill, he launched the undertaking, making much needed
improvements and beautifying the church grounds; in that the whole might be
in keeping with the beauty of the cemetery. When the proposition of the
church improvement and the beautifying of the grounds was presented to mem¬
bers of the Church by their pastor their enthusiasm went, as it were, "sky-
high." Liberal contributions of money, material and work were freely given.
The church was painted inside and out, furniture polished and dusted. Even
the ladies of the church and community scrubbed, painted, wielded the hoe and
mattock, contributed flowers and planted them with their own hands. It was a
happy organized band of workers with an untiring leader in their pastor, al¬
ways first on the ground and the last to leave.
Mr. Festus T. Curry, noted for his liberal giving to all benevolent pur¬
poses, is due honorable mention as the largest contributor of money, material
and hired labor. At the same time he was the most enthusiastic booster and col¬
lector of needed funds and material. The attractive inscription, "Dials Meth¬
odist Episcopal Church-1808" above the front entrance to the church was con¬
ceived and financed by him. Honorable mention is also due to Mrs. Popie Curry,
who gave the beautiful urns at the front entrance, as well as a generous con¬
tribution of money and material. Every one who helped in any way deserves
mention and praise.
I would not draw any distinction between the noble men and women connec¬
ted with this church in the past, but would point with pride to all the ardu¬
ous labors of those who have worked so faithfully and have passed to higher
service above.
1790 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Martin Dial household: Males 4 (under 16) 1 (over 16) Females 2 (White)
1800 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Martin Dial household: Males 4 (under 10) 1 (10-16) 1 (16-26) 1 (over 45)
Females 1 (16-26) 1 (over 45) 1 Slave
1810 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Martin Dial household: Males 2 (10-16) 1 (16-26) 1 (over 45)
Females 1 (over 45)
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1820 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Martin Dial household: Males 5 (16-26) 1 (over 45) Females 1 (over 45)
1 Slave
I85O Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Martin Dial household: Males 1 (20-50) 1 (60-70) Females 1 (60-70)
2 Slaves
1840 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Martin Dial household: Males 1 (50-40) 1 (80-90) Females 1 (70-80)
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CHAPTER THREE
JOHN HASTINGS DIAL
1. John. Hastings3 Dial (Martin2, Henry Arthur1) oldest of the eight children,
seven sons and one dau., of Martin2 and Chrystie (Abercrombie) Dial - b. ab.
1782, Laurens Co., S. C.; d. in Tenn. after i860; m. 1st, Chrystie Thomason,
ab. 1799* Laurens Co., S. C.; m. 2nd, Mrs. Sarah Waddle, whose maiden surname
was Step, before i860. Chrystie Thomason - b. ab. 1784, Laurens Co., S. C.;
d. in the decade of 1850 to i860; dau. of Gideon and Nellie Thomason. Chrys¬
tie (Thomason) Dial, 65, was still alive when the John H.3 Dial census of
1850 of Talladega Co., Ala. was taken. Sarah Waddle, 37, appeared with him
in the i860 Talladega Co. family census together with her four children by
her 1st husband, and with her mother, Mrs. C. Step. We know from census rec¬
ords of John3 and Chrystie (Thomason) Dial from 1800 to 1850, inclusive, that
they had at least 15 children, only 7 of whom can be positively identified, 2
from old letters, 2 from his 1850 Talladega Co., Ala. census and 3 from the
records of 1905 of George W. Dial of Detroit who was writing a history of the
Dial family at that time. There are three others who I am sure can be listed
as their children, namely, Colvill, Martha and Rebecca4 Dial. I have pains¬
takingly searched and studied census, deed, marriage and other records of
Walton Co., Ga. from l8l8, when the County was formed, through 1870. From
these studies I know that the Colvill4 Dial, a widower, who m. in Talladega
Co., Ala. in 1858, and Martha4 Dial who m. in Walton Co., Ga. in 1830, and
Rebecca4 Dial who m. in Talladega Co., Ala. in 1841, were not among the chil¬
dren of either of John Hastings3 Dial’s three brothers who lived in Walton
Co., Ga., including his brother, Colvill3 Dial who moved from Walton Co. to
Randolph Co., Ala. It is therefore certain, in my opinion, as I have said,
that they were among the children of John Hastings3 and Chrystie Dial, and I
am listing them with the 7 children who have been documented as follows:
1. John4 Dial - b. ab. 1802, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. Mariah Herald, Dec.
26, 1836, Talladega Co., Ala. - see Mar. Bk. B, Talladega C. H. ;
listed as oldest son in the Geo. W. Dial records of 1905*
2. Elizabeth4 Dial - see subsequent data.
3. Colvill4 Dial - b. probably ab. 1806, Laurens Co., S. C.: m. 1st,
_ _ ; m. 2nd, Mrs. Frances Mary Boyd, July 29, 1858, Tal¬
ladega Co., Ala.; see Mar. Bk. B, Talladega C. H.
4. Permelia4 Dial - b. ab. l8ll, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. Berryman Bolt,
May 4, I83I, Walton Co. - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. B. p. 165, Monroe,
Ga. C. H.; settled in Randolph Co., Ala. before 1840. The children
listed below are taken from the i860 and 1870 Randolph Co. census
records of the Berryman Bolt family. There were no doubt older chil¬
dren who had married before i860 whose names we do not know:
1. Wm. M.5 Bolt- - b. ab. 1840.
2. Robert H.5 Bolt - b. ab. 1842.
3* Mary C.5 Bolt - b. ab. 1846; m. Rev. John H.4 Dial, a widower
with 9 children, Aug. 21, 1877, in Randolph Co., Ala. Tradition
is that they had only one child who d. at birth. Rev. John H. 4
Dial, son of Colvill3 and Lydia (Eastwood) Dial, and Mary5 Bolt's
mother were 1st cousins. For further information read the chap¬
ter on Rev. John H.4 Dial. (See Chapter Five)
4. S. W.5 Bolt - b. ab. 1850.
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5. Martha D.5 Bolt - b. ab. l8pl.
6. Permelia5 Bolt - b. ab. 1853*
7. Willard5 Bolt - b. ab. i860.
5* Martha4 Dial - b. probably ab. 1813, Laurens Co. S. C.; m. John
Coker, Nov. 25, 1830, Walton Co. - see Walton Co. C. H. Mar. Bk. B,
p. 148, Moriroe, Ga.
6. George4 Dial - b. probably ab. 1815, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. Eliza¬
beth Harvill, Dec. 26, 1839, Talladega Co., Ala. - see Mar. Bk. B,
Talladega C. H. ; listed as a son in George W. Dial's records of 1905*
7. Rebecca4 Dial - b. probably ab. 1821, Laurens Co., S. C.j m. Joseph
Mitchell, Jan. 28, l84l, Talladega Co., Ala. - see Mar. Bk. B at C.
H., Talladega.
8. Joseph4 Dial - b. ab. 1823, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. Anne Herring,
Feb. 10, 1858 - see p. 140, Bk. B, Talladega Co. C. H. Mar. Records,
Talladega, Ala. Ann Herring - b. ab. 1840, was a dau. of Daniel and
Athila Herring. On Dec. 29, 1862, they conveyed 20 acres of land in
Sec. 17, Twp. 16, Range 5 E., Coosa Land District to Joseph4 Dial -
see Talladega Co., Ala., C. H. Deed Bk. M, p. 35S«
9. Daniel4 Dial - b. probably ab. or after 1826 in Walton Co., Ga.;
listed as a son in George W. Dial's records of 1905; no record of a
marriage; served as a pvt. Co. B. 19th Ala. Inf.; appeared on the
General Hospital Register No. 18 at Richmond, Va., admitted there
Dec. 11, l86l, and was furloughed for 3T days on Jan. 5, 1862.
10. Martin4 Dial - b. ab. I83O; no further record.
John Hastings3 and Chrystie (Thomason) Dial and Isaac3 and Sarah (Thom¬
ason) Dial and their wives' parents, Gideon and Nellie Thomason, moved to
Walton Co., Ga. in 1824. The names of John3 and Isaac3 Dial first appeared
on Walton Co. tax rolls in 1826. John Hastings3 Dial and his family moved
to Randolph Co., Ala. ab. 1832. His name last appeared on the Walton Co.
tax rolls in 1831- His brother, Isaac3 Dial, lived in Walton County till
death.
The 1840 Randolph Co. census was in the name of John Deal. There can
be no doubt that this was John4 Dial. In a record of her parental family,
Pelonia5 Thrower (Mrs. Emil E. Schenck) wrote that her grandfather and
grandmother Dial were devoted Christians and that a Camp Ground was named
for them in Randolph Co., Alabama. Pelonia5 Thrower's parents were Benja¬
min and Elizabeth4 (Dial) Thrower. Camp Grounds in pioneer days were always
used primarily for great revival meetings.
We know that John3 Dial and his last wife, Sarah Dial, moved to Term,
in his old age, that they had one son there and that John presumably died in
Tenn. This information was conveyed in a letter from Whitesburg, Ga., dated
Aug. 4, 1910. The letter was written by my gr-uncle, Rev. John H.4 Dial, to
his 1st cousin, John S.4 Dial, of Gray Court, S. C. - both were grandsons of
Martin2 Dial, 1st, of South Carolina.
On the reverse side of Rev. John H.4 Dial's letter of Aug. 4, 1910, to
his 1st cousin, John S.4 Dial, of S. C., was a letter from his 2nd wife to
John S.4 Dial. Her maiden name was Mary C.° Bolt. In her letter, Mary C.5
Dial told her cousin, John S.4 Dial that "my mother was your uncle John3
Dial's daughter." Mary's mother was Permelia4 Dial who m. Berryman Bolt.
Their family and the family of Rev. John H.4 and Hannah (Smith) Dial were
living on adjoining farms in Randolph Co. when the 1870 census was taken.
Hannah was the mother of all of Rev. John H.4 Dial's children. Mary C.5
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Census Records of John Hastings3 Dial
1800 Census - Laurens Co., S. C. 1810 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
John Dial household John Dial household
Males
Females
Males
Females
1 (16-26)
1 (16-26)
1 (under 10)
1 (26-45)
5 (under 10)
1 (10-16)
1 (26-45)
1820 Census -
Laurens Co . , S . C .
1830 Census -
Walton Co., Ga.
John Dial household
John Dial household
Males
Females
Males
Females
2 (under 10)
1 (16-26)
1 (26-45)
3 (under 10)
2 (10-16)
3 (16-26)
1 (26-45)
2 (5-10)
1 (10-15)
1 (20-30)
1 (4o-50)
1 (under 5)
2 (5-10)
1 (30-40)
1840 Census
- Randolph Co., Ala.
John Dial household: Males 1 (15-20) 1 (20-30) 1 (60-70)
Females 1 (15-20) 1 (20-30) 1 (50-60)
The enumerator made a mistake in listing the name of John Deal. It is
definitely known that John Dial was living in Randolph County at that time.
1850 Census - Talladega Co., Ala.
John Dial
- 69 - farmer
- b. in
S. C.
Christiana Dial
- 65 - wife
- b. in
S. C.
Joseph Dial
- 27 - son
- b. in
S. C.
Martin Dial
- 20 - son
- b. in
S. C.
i860 Census - Talladega Co., Ala.
(Talladega Post Office)
John Dial
- 77 -
farmer
- b.
in
S.
Sarah Dial
- 37 -
2nd wife
- b.
in
Ga.
J. Waddle
- 11 -
her son
- b.
in
Ga.
J. Waddle
- 9 -
her son
- b.
in
Ga.
C. Waddle
- 7 -
her dau.
- b.
in
Ga.
J. W. Waddle
- 4 -
her son
- b.
in
Ga.
C . Step
- 67 -
her mother
- b.
in
Va.
I am of the opinion that the 1850 census of Joseph4 Dial was correct.
I believe Martin4 Dial, in the census, was b. in Ga. and not S. C. John3
and Chrystie (Thomason) Dial were living and paying taxes in Walton Co., Ga.
by 1826 where the family lived until 1832. John Hastings3 Dial was b. not
later than 1782, maybe in 1781. Census records are guides for data on pi¬
oneer families but rarely ever entirely accurate due to inefficient enumer-
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probably ab. 1 856 and John3 Dial m. the young widow, Mrs. Sarah Waddle, pro¬
bably ab. 1858. John3 Dial and Sarah, his 2nd wife, signed a Warranty Deed
on Nov. 11, l359> for Section 17, Township 16, Range 5 E., Coosa Land Dis¬
trict in Talladega Co., Ala. - see Deed Book I,, p. 401. They moved to Tenn.
after i860.
i860 Census -
Randolph Co . ,
Ala.
(Rockdale
Post Office)
Berryman Bolt
-
53
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farmer - b.
in
S. C
Permelia Bolt
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49
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wife - b.
in
S. C
W. M. Bolt
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20
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son - b.
in
Ala.
Robert H. Bolt
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18
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son - b .
in
Ala.
Mary C . Bolt
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14
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dau . - b .
in
Ala.
S. W. Bolt
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10
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son - b .
in
Ala.
Martha D. Bolt
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9
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dau . - b .
in
Ala.
Permelia Bolt
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7
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dau. - b.
in
Ala.
James Bolt
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. in S.
I87O Census - Randolph Co., Ala.
(Township 19 — Delta Post Office)
Berryman Bolt
Permelia Bolt
Mary C. Bolt
Martha Bolt
Permelia Bolt
Willard Bolt
Delta is now in Clay Co.,
rates and borders, Randolph an
- 63 - farmer
- b. in S. (
- 59 - "wife
- b. in S. <
- 23 - dau.
- b. in Ala
- 20 - dau.
- b. in Ala
- 17 - dau.
- b. in Ala
- 10 - son
- b. in Ala
Ala. Clay Co. was taken from,
. Talladega Counties.
and now sepa-
1860 Census - Talladega Co., Ala.
(Talladega Post Office)
Joseph Dial - 37 - farmer - b. in S. C.
Anne Dial - 20 - wife - b. in Ga.
N. B. Dial - 2 - son - b. in Ala.
Joseph4 Dial was one of the youngest children of John Hastings3 and
Chrystie Dial. He m. Ann Herring in 1858. She was a dau. of Daniel and
Athila Herring. Permelia Dial, dau. of John Hastings3 and Chrystie (Thom¬
ason) Dial, and Berryman Bolt were m. in Walton Co., Ga., May 4, 1831-
James Bolt was Berryman Bolt's father. He was b. in Laurens Co., S. C. In
l8l8 he moved with his father-in-law, Israel Eastwood, and related families
to Walton Co., Ga. James Bolt's wife was a dau. of Israel and Elizabeth
(Green) Eastwood. She was a sister of Lydia Eastwood (Mrs. Colvill3 Dial)
and Jane Eastwood (Mrs. Martin3 Dial, Jr.). Mary C.5 Bolt, 14, in above i860
census, m. Rev. John H.4 Dial, a widower with 9 children, in 1877* Her mo¬
ther, Permelia4 (Dial) Bolt was his paternal 1st cos. and her father, Berry¬
man Bolt, was his maternal 1st cousin.
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ELIZABETH DIAL
2. Elizabeth4 Dial (John Hastings3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a dau. of John
Hastings3 and Chrystie (Thomason) Dial - b. Oct. 25, 1804, Laurens Co., S.
C.; m. Benjamin Thrower ab. 1824, Laurens County; d. Jan. 28, 1866. Benja¬
min Thrower - b. Feb. 29, 1803; d. Feb. 5, 1872. References: D. A. R. files
of Gertrude7 Schenck (Mrs. John A. Alexander) and Frances7 Thrower (Mrs.
Thomas Lebby Smyth).
1. Louis T.5 Thrower - b. Nov. 16, 1825,' d. Nov. 16, 1825*
2. Mahalia Melvina5 Thrower - b. Oct. 30, 1826; d. Dec. 10, 1894.
3. Arminda Malinda5 Thrower - b. Dec. 1, 1828; d. May 3, 1872.
4. Permelia Lorinda5 Thrower - b. May l6, I83O; d. July 20, 1903.
5. Nancy Mary5 Thrower - b. Feb. 12, 1832 ; d. Oct. 23, l86l.
6. John Wesley5 Thrower - b. Sept. 3, 1833; d. July, 1849.
7. Wm. Choice5 Thrower - b. May 26, 1835; d. April 1865-
8. Elizabeth Emory5 Thrower - b. Feb. 8, 1837; d. Aug. 17, 1891.
9. Thomas Lawrence5 Thrower - see subsequent data.
10. Emily Ann (Crawford)5 Thrower - b. Apr. 11, l84l; d. Oct. 19, 1916.
11. Robert Newson Ethridge5 Thrower - b. June 27, l84l; d. Jan., 1866.
While the family record shows he was b. on June 27, l84l I am sure
that a mistake was made and that it was 1842 instead.
12. Pelona Antoinette5 Thrower - b. Nov. 2, 1843; d. Mar. 31, 1935; m.
Emil E. Schenck, Feb. 11, 1862. Emil E. Schenck - b. Mar. 5, 1844;
d. July 27, 1884. Among the children of Emil E. and Pelona5
(Thrower) Schenck, only one of whom I have a record, was:
1. Albert Howard6 Schenck - b. Feb. 1, I87I; d. June 18, 1906; m.
Florence Plaekelford, June 21, 1891 - see Fulton Co. Mar. Bk. B,
Atlanta, Ga. Florence Plaekelford - b. Sept. 10, 1873; d. July
5, 1910. Both are bur. Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta.
1. Gertrude7 Schenck; m. John A. Alexander who d. in 1956; mem¬
ber D.A.R. on line of Martin2 Dial. John A. Alexander was an
outstanding Atlanta businessman. Mrs. Alexander's add: 636
Rockraont Dr., N. E., Atlanta, Ga. (1958)
1. Gertrude8 Alexander - b. Apr. 25, 1921, Atlanta, Ga.; m.
Raiferd L. Drew, July 7, 1939 at Atlanta; add: 1805
Wells Dr., Columbus, Ga.
1. Judith9 Drew - b. July 10, 1940.
2. Meredith9 Drew - b. Jan. 4, 1946.
3. John9 Drew - b. Dec. 3, -1950.
13. James Knox Polk5 Thrower - b. July 19, 1845; d. Mar. 31, 1917*
14. Josephine Frances5 Thrower - b. June 24, 1847; d. in 1870.
15. Osgood Andrew5 (Auzie) Thrower - see subsequent data.
16. Benjamin Key5 Thrower - b. June 18, I85I; d. Mar. 21, 1923* See p.23*
The family record of the names, birth and death dates of the 16 children
of Benjamin and Elizabeth4 (Dial) Thrower was mailed by their dau., Pelona J
(Thrower) Schenck from her home in Atlanta, Ga., with a letter dated Feb. 8,
1930 to Miss Emma McSwain5 Dial of Gray Court, S. C. Miss Emma5 Dial was a
granddau. of William3 Dial of Laurens Co., S. C. He was the youngest brother
of John Hastings3 Dial, the maternal grandfather of Pelona5 (Thrower) Schenck.
In connection with Mrs. Schenck' s parental family record that she mailed to
Miss Emma5 Dial, she wrote a postscript as follows: "My grandfather and
grandmother Dial were devout Christians. A Camp Ground was named for them in
Randolph Co., Ala." The old letter to Miss Emma5 Dial was kept in her family
papers which she willed to her niece, Jennie6 Hellams (Mrs. Rob't. P. Sweeny)
of Chevy Chase, Md. She gave me the 1st 2 pages of the letter, a portion of
which Miss Emma5 Dial lost or misplaced. In the letter, Mrs. Schenck said:
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"Your letter received. I am glad to get it. I want one of those books giving
so much History of the Dials Church and Dial family. I will send you a Post
Office order. The two youngest children of father and mother, Benjamin Throw¬
er and Elizabeth (Dial) Thrower, are Preachers of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. I will enclose in this letter the Obituary of the youngest one,
Benjamin Key Thrower. Also of brother T. L. Thrower, the father of M. L.
Thrower. I will enclose the Obituary of another one of my brothers. I hope
nothing will happen to the records of my brothers. I will ask you to mail
them back to me. It will take much time to write about them all. You will
find out that Benjamin Thrower and Elizabeth Dial was my father and mother.
You wrote my mother was converted in the Dials Church or home of the Dials.
Please do write me where my father and mother was born. My father was born
the 29th of Feb. eighteen hundred and three and my mother was born eighteen
hundred and 4. I do not know the day or ... My brother's address is Rev. 0.
A. Thrower, Post Box 1462 Fort Myers, Fla."
Pelona5 Thrower (Mrs. Emil E. Schenck) was 87 years of age when she per¬
sonally penned the above letter. Her handwriting was beautiful. Her family
record reflects the fact that she was in her 92nd year at the time of her
death on March 31> 1935*
On Aug. 4, 1910, Rev. John H.4 Dial and his 2nd wife, Mary C.5 (Bolt)
Dial wrote a letter from Whitesburg, Ga. to Rev. John H.4 Dial's 1st cos.,
John S.4 Dial of Laurens Co., S. C. While these letters appear in full in
the chapter on Martin2 Dial, Founder of Dials Meth. Church and a Soldier in
the Revolution from Laurens Co., S. C., and while references have been made
to them in other chapters, I wish to make these quotations from them now:
Among things Mary C.5 Dial wrote to her 2nd cos., John S.4 Dial were
these :
1. "My mother was your Uncle John3 Dial's daughter. She was one of
them old time Methodists, so was_her father.
2. "I want you to write Cos. Thomas13 Thrower, he is one of those sweet
spirited Methodists, and so is all of his folks."
Rev. John H.4 Dial told his 1st cos., John S.4 Dial that:
1. "Thomas L.5 Thrower's address is, General Delivery, Atlanta, Ga.
He is a grandson of your Uncle John3 Dial. His mother was con¬
verted in that Room of grandfather's where the Church was organ¬
ized. We want you to write to him. He is a holy man. His
mother's maiden name was Elizabeth4 Dial. She had 16 children,
all Methodists, two travelling preachers."
The letters of Pelona5 (Thrower) Schenck and Mary C.5 (Bolt) Dial and
her husband, Rev. John H.4 Dial., clearly reveal that John Hastings3 Dial,
grandfather of Mary C.5 Dial and Pelona5 Schenck, and all members of the
Thrower family were faithful members and leaders in the Methodist Church.
9. Thomas Lawrence5 Thrower, Elizabeth4 Dial (John Hastings3, Martin2,
Henry Arthur1) a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth4 (Dial) Thrower - b. Oct. 16,
1839; d. Feb. 4, 1920, Atlanta, Fulton Co., Ga.; m. 1st, Martha Lyons, of
Atlanta, probably ab. 1868; m. 2nd, after 1st wife's death, Alice Elizabeth
McDaniel. Thomas L.5 Thrower was a realtor in Atlanta, and for a time in
Havanna, Cuba, where he owned a hotel.
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(By 1st Mar.)
1. Nolan 0.6 Thrower - b. ab. 1870, in Atlanta; d. young.
2. Marvin Lawrence6 Thrower - see subsequent data.
(By 2nd Mar. )
3. Teresa6 Thrower - b. in Atlanta; m. James B. Buchanan in Oct. 1920,
in Atlanta; no issue. James B. Buchanan is a retired Col. in the
Reg. Army of the U. S. Add: P. 0. Box 621, Goulds, Fla.
If. T. L'lene6 Thrower - b. in Atlanta; m. Richard L. Brannen, in Atlanta;
no issue. Richard L. Brannen is a retired Gen. Agent of the Florida
East Coast Railway Co. and of the P. and 0. Steamship Co. of Havanna,
Cuba. Add: 2155 Ponce de Leon, N. E., Atlanta, Ga.
Thomas L.5 Thrower, it is said, was running supplies to the Confederate
Army, in Atlanta, when his brother, Choice5 Thrower was shot. He rescued his
brother, put him on his horse and tried to get him home for treatment but he
died on the way. They were living in Atlanta at that time, near the Oakland
Cemetery.
2. Marvin Lawrence6 Thrower, Thomas L.5 Thrower, Elizabeth4 Dial (John H.3,
Martin^, Henry Arthur1) a son of Thomas L.5 and Martha (Lyons) Thrower - b.
Apr. 22, 1875, Atlanta, Fulton Co., Ga.; d. Oct. 28, 19^)1, in Atlanta; m.
Dimis Cecelia Baker, of Brunswick, Ga., Feb. 8, 1899* Marvin L.6 Thrower was
a civic and religious leader and philanthropist. He is said to have been At¬
lanta's leading builder, developer and realtor for many years. It is said
that he built the Thrower Building, the Post Office, the home of The Atlanta
Journal and many others among the finest business and professional buildings
in Atlanta. Like the fortunes of so many others during that time, his fortune
faded during the terrible depression years of the 1930's. Marvin L.6 Thrower
was one of the best known, one of the most respected and one of the most use¬
ful citizens during his long and eventful life in his native city. In its
story of his death on Monday, October 29* 1951 > The Atlanta Journal said:
"Marvin Lawrence Thrower, 78, veteran Atlanta real estate man, died Sunday
afternoon at his home, 882 Durant PI., N. E. Funeral services will be held Tues
at 4 p. m. at Spring Hill. Dr. John R. Richardson will officiate with burial
in Westview Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Mr. Thrower was the son
of the late Thomas L. and Martha Lyons Thrower, members of a pioneer Atlanta
family. He was graduated from Emory College at Oxford in 1897* He la-ter mar¬
ried the former Miss Dimis Cecelia Baker of Brunswick. Mr. Thrower was a de¬
veloper of the South Side community and he had extensive real estate holdings
in this area. Active in civic and religious affairs, Mr. Thrower was a char¬
ter member of the Kiwanis Club, a Gideon and an elder at Westminster Presby¬
terian Church. He was national president of the Layman's Evangelistic Assoc¬
iation for three terms. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Irene T.
Wilson and Mrs. James E. Coleman, both of Atlanta; two sisters, Mrs. James B.
Buchanan, Long Island, and Mrs. Richard L. Brannen, Atlanta; four grandchil¬
dren and one great-grandchild."
Dimis Cecelia Baker (Mrs. Marvin L. Thrower) resides at 882 Durant PI.,
N. E., Atlanta, Ga. Children of Marvin L.6 and Dimis Cecelia (Baker) Thrower:
1. Martha Irene7 Thrower - b. Jan. 27> 1900, in Atlanta; m. Joel Cliff era
Wilson, June 3; 1918, in Atlanta. Joel Clifford Wilson - b. Apr. 8,
1897; d. Mar. 1, 1948; bur. in Oakland Cem. in Atlanta; was a represen¬
tative of Crescent Mfg. Co. Mrs. Martha Irene7 (Thrower) Wilson's ads:
815 Cardova Dr., N. E. and/or 882 Durant PI., N. E., Atlanta, Ga.
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1. Jacquelyn Eloise8 Wilson - tu Oct. 21, 1919, in Atlanta; m.
Robert L. Nagle, Oct. 9; 19^3 > in Cincinnati, Ohio. Robert L.
Nagle owns and operates the R. L. Nagle Custom Jewelers Mfg. Co.
of Atlanta, 200 l6th St., N, W. Their res. add. is 8pl Cardova
Dr., N. E., Atlanta, Ga. (1958)
1. Robert Lee9 Nagle - b. Dec. 20, 194-9, in Atlanta.
2. Marvin Lawrence Thrower8 Wilson - b. Mar. 9, I92I, in Atlanta;
educated in Atlanta Public Schools; volunteered for military
service in World War II right after "Pearl Harbor;" became a
Sgt. in the 8th U. S. Air Force, a tail gunner in a B-24; killed
in air battle over Berlin, Mar. 6, 1944, his 1st combat flight.
3* Dimis Irene8 Wilson - b. Sept. 2b, 1922, in Atlanta; m. William
Aldridge, Mar. 29; 19^7* He is employed in the U. S. Civil
Service Air Corps. Their add. is: 4526 Osage Ave., Apt. 10-A,
Philadelphia 43, Pennsylvania. (1958)
2. Dimis Cecelia r Thrower - b. Sept. 22, 1902, in Atlanta; m. James E.
Coleman of Atlanta, Feb. 8, 1921. James E. Coleman - b. Dec. 9;
1896, in Atlanta; operates a General Ins. Agency. Their res. add.
is 4l4l Wieuca Rd., N. W., Atlanta, Ga. (1958)
1. James E.8 Coleman, Jr. - b. May 23; 1923; in Atlanta; m. Mar¬
garet Copeland Sutherland, a dau. of Wm. Anderson and Sarah
(Hall) Sutherland, Apr. 2b, 1947, at her parental summer home
at Atlantic Beach, Fla. James E.6 Coleman, Jr. holds a B. S.
Degree from the Ga. Institute of Technology at Atlanta, and
the Degree of L. L. B. from The University of Virginia, in
1951* At the Univ. of Va. he was on the Dean's List and was
on the Editorial Board of the Va. Law Review. He is now
serving as Pres, of the "Georgia Tech" Alumni Ass'n. of North
Texas (1958-9)* He is a member of the law firm of Carrington,
Johnson and Stephens of Dallas, Texas. He was a 1st. Lt. in
the Infantry, and in several of the worst engagements in Eur¬
ope, during World War II. He was in the fierce Battle of the
Bulge. He was awarded "The Silver Star" and was entitled to
receive but declined "The Purple Heart" because he did not
want his mother to know he had been wounded. His add. after
Jan. 1, 1959^ bb20 Fairfax, Dallas, Texas.
1. James Hamilton9 Coleman - b. Jan. 11, 1952; in Atlanta.
2. Margaret Sutherland9 Coleman - b. Dec. 31, 1954, Dallas.
3- Sarah Cecelia9 Coleman - b. Mar. 17; 1958; Dallas, Texas.
2. Lawrence Rensselear8 Coleman - b. July 13; 1928, in Atlanta;
m. Deloris Graham, of Atlanta, in Apr. 1955* He received the
B. S. Degree from The Ga. Institute of Technology in 1948. He
served as a 1st Lt. and as an instructor in the U. S. Air Force
in 19^9 and 1950. He is an Air Conditioning Engineer and is in
the Air Conditioning business in his native city. His res. add.
is 495 House Rd., N. E., Atlanta, Ga. (1958)
1. Charlene Cecelia9 (Ceci) Coleman - b. Nov. 6, 1956, Atlanta.
2. Lawrence Rensselear9 Coleman, Jr. - b. May 16, 1958, Atlanta.
15* Rev. Osgood Andrew5 (Auzie) Thrower, Elizabeth4 Dial (John Hastings3,
Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth4 (Dial) Thrower - b.
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McDaniel. Fannie V/. McDaniel - b. Oct. 17, 1848, Franklin Co., Tenn. Rev.
"Auzie"5 Thrower was a Circuit Rider. Circuit Riders were the "big preach¬
ers" in the Southern Methodist Church in their day and time. Rev. "Auzie"13
Thrower's wide range of Ga. circuits included Atlanta, 1867 to 1877, Summer¬
ville in Northeast Ga., 1877 to i860, and Greensboro and Monticello, on Ga.-
Fla. border, 1880 to ab. 1890, and for years at important points in Fla. We
know from a letter, dated Feb. 8, 1930, written by his sister, Pelona5
(Thrower) Schenck, of Atlanta, to Miss Emma5 Dial, of S. C., that he was
living at Ft. Myers, Fla. in 1930 - he was 8l that year.
1. Osgood Andrew6 Thrower, Jr. - b. June 24, 1869, Atlanta, Fulton
Co., Ga.
2. E. E.6 Thrower - b. Mar. 4, 1872, Atlanta, Ga.
3. Howard6 Thrower - b. May 8, 1874, Atlanta, Ga.; d. Dec. 28, 1902;
bur. Thomasville, Thomas Co., Ga.
4. J. K.6 Thrower - b. Apr. 7, 1877; Atlanta, Ga.
5* Thomas Emmette6 Thrower - b. Sept. 1, 1880, Summerville, Chattooga
Co., Ga.; d. in 1943; Bainbridge, Decatur Co., Ga.; bur. at Troy,
Pike Co., Ala.; m. Mary Lute Beard in 1905; Pike Co., Ala.
1. Frances7 Thrower - b. Dec. 10, 1906, Troy, Pike Co., Ala.; m.
Thomas Lebby Smyth, Nov. 19, 1932; Hendersonville, N. C. Thomas
Lebby Smyth - b. Jan. 15; 1907; Laurens, S. C.; d. Apr. 2, 1941,
at Hendersonville. Mrs. Smyth is a librarian at A. & M. College,
College Station, Texas. (1958)
1. David Hutchinson8 Smyth - b. June 16, 1938; an adopted son.
2. Thomas Emmette7 Thrower, Jr. - b. Jan. 31; 1909; Beaumont,
Jefferson Co., Texas; m. Marjorie Patterson of Columbus, Musco¬
gee Co., Ga., in Apr. 1937; res. add: 2436 Ridgewood Rd., N. W.,
Atlanta, Ga.; bus. add: Mgr. Marine Division, Fireman's Fund Ins.
Co., Il80 Peachtree St., N. E., Atlanta, Ga.
1. Katherine Annette8 Thrower - b. Sept. 20, 1939*
2. Robert Emmette8 Thrower - b. Nov. 26, 1948.
3. Nell7 Thrower - b. Feb. 1, 1916, Troy, Pike Co., Ala.; not
married.
16. Rev. Benjamin Key5 Thrower, Elizabeth4 Dial (John Hastings3, Martin^,
Henry Arthur1) youngest son of Benjamin and Elizabeth4 (Dial) Thrower - b.
June 18, I85I; Newton Co., Ga.; d. Mar. 21, 1923; Tampa, Fla.; bur. in Tampa;
m. Laura Lenora Mitchell. Rev. Benjamin Key5 Thrower, like his brother, Rev.
Osgood Andrew5 (Auzie) Thrower, was a Circuit Rider, a traveling preacher.
Rev. Benjamin Key5 Thrower was a pioneer preacher in the building of the
Methodist Church in Fla. He served as pastor of churches in Quincy, Gaines¬
ville, Tampa and other points in Fla. He was deeply interested in and de¬
rived great satisfaction from the establishment of Homes for Aged Methodist
ministers and their wives in Florida.
1. Fred Mitchell6 Thrower - b. ab. 1878, in Fla.; d. in 1953 at the age
of 75; m. Bessie Snow.
1. Dorothy7 Thrower - b. in 1908, Tampa, Fla.; m. George H. Lester.
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1. George Throver8 Lester - b. in 1940. He is an Air Force
Cadet at the U. S. Air Academy at Denver, Colo.
2. Len8 Lester - b, in 1942.
2. Fred Mitchell7 Thrower, Jr. - see subsequent data.
2. Charles6 Thrower - b. ab. 1880, in Fla.; d. young.
3. Benjamin Key6 Thrower, Jr. - see subsequent data.
4-. Lawrence Lee6 Thrower - b. ab. 1885 in Fla.; d. in 1935J n. Charlie
Turk of Pampa. She d. in 1957*
1. Berdina'" Thrower - m. Jack F. Croasdale. He is V. P. of Revere
Copper and Brass, Inc., Baltimore Division, 1301 Wicomico St.,
Baltimore 3, Maryland. (1958)
1. Barry Finch8 Croasdale - b. May 9, 193 5^ Pittsburgh, Penna.
2. Dena Lee8 Croasdale - b. Dec. 31> 1937/ Pittsburgh, Penna.
2. Virginia Lee7 Thrower - m. Dr. Wm. Petty of Santa Maria, Calif.
1. Virginia8 (Gene) Petty.
2. Mac8 Petty.
3. Beauford7 Thrower - m. 1st, Charles Bailey of Tampa, Fla.; m. 2nd,
Col. Geo. Church of the U. S. Air Force; res: Mobile, Ala. (1958)
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Charles8 Bailey, Jr.
2. Charla8 Bailey.
4. Peggy Marie7 Thrower - m. Robert Kitchens of Tampa, Fla.
1. Murphy8 Kitchens.
2. Myrtle8 (Myrt) Kitchens.
5. Lawrence Lee7 Thrower, Jr. - d. ab. 1922 when ab. 5 yrs. old.
5. Hanson Randolph6 Thrower - m. Nell Paul of Tampa, now in charge of
Thrower Bros. Realty Co. at 106 Cass St., Tampa, Fla. (1958)
1. Nancy Joe7 Thrower - m. "Skip" Hicks, of Tampa, Fla.
2. Mary Nell7 Thrower.
3. Hanson Randolph7 Thrower, Jr.
6. Joseph Sale6 Thrower - m. Ethel _ of Tampa, Fla.
1. Mitchell7 Thrower - adopted son; killed in action in last plane
combat flight over The Phillipines in World War II.
2. Charles Lawrence7 Thrower.
3. Benjamin Key7 -Thrower, IV.
3. Benjamin Key6 Thrower, Jr., Rev. Benjamin Key5 Thrower, Elizabeth4 Dial
(John Hastings", Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of Rev. Benjamin Key5 and
Laura Lenora (Mitchell) Thrower - b. ab. 1882, Gainesville, Fla.; m. Ora
Hammond, in 1908, in Orlando, Fla. He died and is bur. in Tampa, Fla.
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fifty years ago. The Company is still active, and under that name. (1958)
1. Laura Lenora7 Thrower - b. Feb. 27, 1910, Orlando, Fla.; m. Thomas
Ley Alexander of Tampa, June 22, 1934. Thomas Ley Alexander "is an
official of the U. S. Information Agency, Washington, D. C. Their
res. add. is Greystone, Somerset, Chevy Chase, 15, Md. (1958)
1. Laura Ley8 Alexander - b. Oct. 12, 1936, in Tampa, Fla.
2. Joan8 Alexander - b. Dec. 20, 1938 in Tampa, Fla.
3. Penelope8 Alexander - b. Jan. 6, 1945 in Coronado, Calif.
2. Benjamin Key7 Thrower, III - b. in 1911, in Tampa, Fla.; d. of
meningitis in 1925; while attending a summer session of the King
School of Oratory, with his brother, Randolph W. 7 Thrower, in
Pittsburgh, Pa.
3. Randolph W.7 Thrower - see subsequent data.
2. Fred Mitchell7 Thrower, Jr., Fred Mitchell6 Thrower, Rev. Benjamin Key5
Thrower, Elizabeth4 Dial (John Hastings1 2 3, Martin2 5, Henry Arthur1) a son of
Fred M. and Bessie (Snow) Thrower - b. July 15, 1910, in Tampa, Fla.; m.
1st, Helen Mackey, July 22, 1932; m. 2nd, Marion Kendall, Oct. 30, 1948,
of Montreal, Canada.
(By 2nd Mar. )
1. Wendy Dorothy8 Thrower - b. Apr. 23; 1950.
Fred M.7 Thrower, Jr.'s record is outstanding. He is now Vice-President
and General Sales Manager of WPIX of The Daily News. His biography in Who's
Who in America, Vol. 28, in part, gave his history as follows:
"Student Millersburg, Ky. Military School, 1925-1927; joined NBC in New York
City, 1929; as account executive, 1936-1942; transferred to Blue Network as
Gen. Sales Mgr., 1942; V. P. in charge of sales, 1942-194-6; V. P. in charge
of sales, Am. Broadcasting Co., New York City, 1946-1950; V. P. in charge
of Television Network Sales, 1950-1951; V. P. in charge of sales CBS Tele¬
vision since 1953; V. P. and Dir. Audio-Video Products Co. since 1948;
served with 101st Cav., N. Y. Nat'l. Guard, 1936-1939; active duty U.S.N.R.
194-3-1945; discharged as Lt. (s.g. ); member Nat'l. Adv. Board Entertainment
Services Ass'n. of Veterans Hospital Programs, Charleston, West Va."
(The Who's Who biography was up to the time Vol. 28 was published which, of
course, did not include his present position. )
Fred M.7 Thrower, Jr.'s bus. add: 220 E. 42nd St., New York 17; N. Y.;
his res. add: 439 E* 51st St., New York 22, New York. (1958)
3- Randolph W.7 Thrower, Benjamin Key6 Thrower, Jr., Rev. Benjamin Key5
Thrower, Elizabeth4 Dial (John Hastings3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of
Benjamin Key6 and Ora (Hammond) Thrower, Jr. - b. July 5; 1913; Tampa, Fla.;
m. Margaret Logan Munroe, Feb. 2, 1939; Quincy, Fla. She is a dau. of Mark
(Mr. Pat) and Mary (Gray) Munroe. Res. add: 2240 Woodward Way, N. W., At¬
lanta, Ga.; bus. add: First National Bank Bldg., Atlanta, Ga. (1958)
1. Margaret Munroe8 (Debbie) Thrower - b. Sept. 5; 1941, in Atlanta.
2. Patricia Gray8 Thrower - b. Oct. 2, 1946, in Atlanta.
3. Laura Logan8 Thrower - b. Sept. 3, 1948, in Atlanta.
4. Randolph William8 Thrower, Jr. - b. Nov. 7; 1950, in Atlanta.
5. Mary Mitchell8 Thrower - b. Jan. 17; 1957; In Atlanta.
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Attended Georgia Military Academy, of College Park, Ga., 1930; mem.
Board of Governors of the Academy since I9L6; received the Bachelor of
Philosophy Degree from Emory Univ. at Atlanta, in 193^; Law Degree of
Juris Doctor, with highest honors, from Emory, in 1936; Pres. Emory Student
Body in 1935; Pres. Emory Univ. Alumni Ass'n., 195^-1955; now Chmn. of
Emory Univ. Board of Visitors; partner, law firm of Sutherland, Asbill and
Brennan, of Atlanta and Washington, D. C.; part-time Prof. Emory Univ. Law
School; occasional lecturer at Bar Ass'n. meetings and legal institutes;
Pres. Atlanta Bar Ass'n., 1958-1959; Past Pres. Atlanta Legal Aid Society;
Past Pres. Atlanta Lawyers Club; Chmn. Fulton Co. Republican Committee; Re¬
publican candidate for Congress in 1956, having polled more votes than any
Republican candidate in the history of his Dist.; served as Sunday School
Sup't.; Chmn. Board of Stewards, North Side Methodist Church, 1953-1955;
Chmn. of the North Side Methodist Church Board of Trustees since 1957;
Special Agent, FBI, 19^2-19^3; major assignment anti -Communist investigation
U. S. Marine Corp., I9LL-I9L5; air combat intelligence officer; overseas
service in Phillipines and Okinawa; Captain, USMCR.
Randolph W.7 Thrower is an outstanding lawyer, religious, civic and pol
itical leader who reflects great credit upon his Dial and Thrower ancestors.
Benjamin and Elizabeth4 (Dial) Thrower moved, ab. 1825; with her par¬
ents, John Hastings3 and Chrystie (Thomason) Dial, and his father, Jesse
Thrower, from S. C. to Walton Co., Ga., and lived about five miles from the
Social Circle Community. Walton Co., Ga. was formed in l8l8. Benjamin and
Elizabeth4 (Dial) Thrower lived later on in Newton and Fulton Counties in
Ga. They are bur. in the Oakland Cem. in Atlanta. It is said that the
Jesse Thrower family tarried enroute to Walton County in Wilkes Co., Ga.
Tradition, widely accepted, is that Thrower families of three brothers immi¬
grated to the Colonies from Wales, England. It is with regret that I am
not able to locate and to record all descendants of Benjamin and Elizabeth4
(Dial) Thrower through their sixteen children. Because of the fact that
relatives who helped me to develop data that I have recorded had to depend
on their memories, and because they could not remember some names in fam¬
ilies that I have listed, they have been omitted - this I also regret.
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CHAPTER FOUR
HAMAH DIAL
2. Hannah3 Dial (Martin2, Henry Arthur1) only dau. of Martin2 and Chrystie
(Abercrombie) Dial - b. ab. 1783, Laurens Dist., S. C.; d. before 1851, pro¬
bably before I85O; m. Capt. John Armstrong, ab. 1800, Laurens Co., S. C.
Capt. Armstrong is said to have been b. ab. 1780. There are those vho claim
that the John Armstrong vhose vill was probated on Apr. 26, 1845 was Capt.
John Armstrong. Since I cannot document uhat assumption I am neither record¬
ing or challenging it as a fact. Capt. John Armstrong was a son of Col. John
and Janette (Coker) Armstrong. Janette Coker was the dau. of James Coker of
Surry Co., Virginia.
1. Martin4 Armstrong - b. ab. 1801; m. Sarah (Sallie) Hellams. Sallie
Hellams - b. ab. 1804 - see 1870 Laurens Co., S. C. Census.
2. John4 Armstrong - see subsequent data.
3. Christie4 Armstrong - b. ab. 1803; m. Greenberry Owings; no further
record.
4. Isaac4 Armstrong - see subsequent data.
5* Hannah4 Armstrong - b. ab. 1807; m. Sampson Babb; no further record.
6. Mary4 Armstrong - b. Sept. 27, 1809; d. Aug. 6, 1884; bur. Dials
Meth. Ch. Cem.; m. Franklin Curry. Franklin Curry - b. Mar. 9,
1813; d. Feb. 26, 1904; bur. Dials Meth. Ch. Cem.
7. Susan Eunice4 Armstrong - b. ab. l8ll; m. Wilburn Curry - they were
members of Dials Meth. Church. He was a member of the Building Com¬
mittee in i860 that raised the funds and built the third Dials Meth.
Ch. Bldg, to replace the second building erected in 1835*
1. Nettie5 Curry, who m. Dr. D. J. Blackwell, while visitng in the
home of her parents, Wilburn C. and Susan Eunice4 (Armstrong)
Curry in 1928, conceived the idea of transforming and beautify¬
ing Dials Meth. Ch. Cem. Under her inspiration, funds were
raised and volunteer workers were enlisted who helped her make
her dream come true.
8. Jane4 Armstrong - see subsequent data.
JOHN ARMSTRONG
2. John4 Armstrong, Hannah3 Dial (Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of Capt.
John and Hannah3 (Dial) Armstrong - b. Nov. 2, 1801, Laurens Co., S. C.; d.
June 11, 1888; m. Mary (Polly) Abercrombie, ab. 1830. Polly Abercrombie -
b. July 17, 1809; d. Jan. 15, 1892; bur. beside her husband, Dials Meth. Ch.
Cem.
1. Harriett5 Armstrong - m. Martin Holder.
2. Jane5 Armstrong - m. Martin Holder, widower of her sister, Harriett5
Armstrong.
3. Malinda5 Armstrong - m. John N. Y. Hellams.
4. Eliza5 Armstrong - m. Joseph Baldwin.
5. Hannah Julia5 Armstrong - b. Jan. 3? 1847, Laurens Co., S. C.; d.
Feb. 22, 1907, Babbtown, S. C.; m. Abner Babb III, Apr. 21, 1867*
Abner Babb III b. May 15, 1848, Babbtown; d. Dec. 15, 191^> Babb¬
town. Among their children:
1. Sidney Osborne6 Babb - b. Apr. 20, 1870, Laurens Co., S. C.; d.
Oct. 2, 1930, Greenville Co., S. C.; m. Cos. Ella Eugenia Babb,
Nov. 25, I896. Ella Eugenia Babb - b. Apr. 22, 1874, Babbtown,
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1. Marcelle' Babb - b. Jan. 16, 1898 at Babbtown, Laurens Co.,
S. C.; in. Robert Quillen, widower, Dec. 24, 1922. He was
the producer of the famous comic newspaper character, "Aunt
Het, " to whom a monument has been erected. Millions of
newspaper readers followed "Aunt Het" with avidity. Mar-
celle'' (Babb) Quillen is a member of the D.A.R. on line of
Martin2 Dial. She is actively interested in cultural and
religious activities at Montreat, N. C. for which that lo¬
cality is nationally known. Her add: Assembly Inn, Mon-
treat, N. C. and Fountain Inn, S. C. Robert Quillen - b.
Mar. 25, 1887, Syracuse, Kan.; d. Dec. 9; 19^8; bur. Cannon
Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, S. C.
2. Bonnie7 Babb - b. May 7, 1899, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. John
F. Renfro.
1. John8 Renfro, Jr. - b. ab. 1937; Spartanburg, S. C.;
now a Junior at Davidson College.
3. Newton Jerve 7 Babb - b. Dec. 23; 1901; Laurens Co.; d.
Oct. 18, 1938; bur. at Anderson, S. C.; m. Helen McFall of
Anderson.
1. Newton Jerve8 Babb, Jr. - b. Sept. 3; 1935; Spartanburg,
S. C.; m. Phyllis Buckheit of Spartanburg, Feb. 11, 1956;
grad. Univ. of S. C.; 2nd Lt. in Marines, now stationed
(1957) at Marine Base in California.
1. Laurene Buckheit9 Babb - b. July 2, 1957; Quantico,
Virginia.
2. Malcolm McFall8 Babb - b. Apr. 10, 1938, Spartanburg; en¬
listed in U. S. Air Force in 1955; stationed in England
(1957).
6. Dempsey5 Armstrong - m. 1st, Lucinda Bolt; m. 2nd, Mary Mahaffrey.
7. Sidney5 Armstrong - m. Mary Babb, a dau. of Abner and Elizabeth (Kel-
lett) Babb II and a sister of Abner Babb III.
8. Christie5 Armstrong - never married.
9. Sophia5 Armstrong - never married.
10. Clarinda5 Armstrong - m. Martin Mahaffrey.
ISAAC ARMSTRONG
4. Isaac4 Armstrong, Hannah3 Dial (Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of Capt.
John and Hannah3 (Dial) Armstrong - b. ab. 1805; m. 1st, Mary (Folly) Currie;
m. 2nd, Mary Waters. Among his children:
1. Fannie5 Armstrong - b. in 1833; d. in 1910; bur. Dials Meth. Ch. Cem. ;
m. Melmoth R. Willis, Sept. 2k, 1850 - see excerpts from Rev. Tolivar
Robertson's records as included in Clemen's Marriages of North and
South Carolina.
1. Sallie Louise6 Willis - b. Jan. 28, i860; d. Nov. 11, 1951; m.
Robert Lee Stoddard, Nov. 15, 1883; at home of her father by Rev.
Wallace Fridy, Pastor Dials Meth. Church South. Robert Lee Stod¬
dard - b. Apr. 3; 1862; d. Sept. 21, 1918.
1. Bessie7 Stoddard - b. ab. 1884.
2. David Lewis7 Stoddard - b. Apr. 15; 1886; m. Mary Sudduth,
Apr. 9; 1925; Duncan, S. C. by Rev. W. Y. Cooley. Mary Sud¬
duth - b. Feb. 24, 1895; add: 298 W. Hampton, Spartanburg,
S. C.
1. Sara Edna8 Stoddard - b. Mar. 23; 1926, Greenville Co.,
S. C.; m. Rev. Julian Hampton Lazar of Florence, S. C.
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1. David Tarleton9 Lazar - b. Aug. 26, 1952, Durham,
N. C.
2. John Hampton9 Lazar - b. Dec. 20, 1957, Rockhill,
York Co. , S. C.
2. David Lewis8 Stoddard, Jr. - b. Nov. 19, 1927, Duncan,
S. C., legally changed his name to David Stoddard6 Sud-
duth after he was 21 because of his great love for his
maternal grandfather Sudduth of Winchester, Ky. He was
in Maritime Service in World War II. After the war he
was in the Army of Occupation near Bordeaux in Southern
France.
5. Lander Boyd' Stoddard - b. ab. 1888.
4. Willis Wright7 Stoddard - b. ab. 1890.
5. Jamie Rolland7 Stoddard - b. ab. 1892.
2. Jonathan5 Armstrong - m. Sarah Elizabeth McHugh - b. Apr. 20, 1856;
d. Feb. 15, 1917.
1. John Harley6 Armstrong - m. Ella McDowell.
2. Mary Jane6 Armstrong - m. Robert West; d. Dec. 2, 1896.
5. Walter Austin6 Armstrong - b. Nov. 5> l86l; d. Dec. 2, 1896;
killed by train in Atlanta, Georgia.
4. Eugenia6 Armstrong - b. Dec. 6, 1865; d. Oct. 20, 1954.
5. Tolliver Robertson6 Armstrong - b. Apr. 20, 1867; d. Feb. 17,
1946; m. 1st, Mamie Jordan; m. 2nd, Minnie Jordan, sister of
1st wife.
6. Jonathan Dial6 Armstrong - b. Apr. 29> I87O; dec’d.; bur. Foun¬
tain Inn, S. C.; m. Lucretia Martin - b. Apr. 20, 1875-
1. Lillie Mae7 Armstrong - b. Aug. 29* 1892; m. Otis J. Can¬
trell, May 11, 1921.
1. Marilyn Candyce8 Cantrell - b. Apr. 25> 1924; m. Willard
R. Hornung, Nov. 9, 194-5; add: Rt. 6, Boiling Springs,
Spartanburg, S . C .
2. Cecilia Victoria8 Cantrell - b. Jan. 29, 1928; m. Robt.
Thomas Thomason, Jr., Apr. 15, 1948.
2. Ruby Belle' Armstrong - b. Sept. 14, 1896; d. in 1956; m.
John Wm. Todd, Sept. 14, 1925*
7. Thomas Sims6 Armstrong - m. Dora Smith; add: Simpsonville,
Greenville Co., S. C.
8. Sarah Ella6 Armstrong - m. Bennie Walker Burdette; add: Simpson¬
ville, S. C.
9. Isaac Malone6 Armstrong - b. Feb. 11, 1878; d. Dec. 15, 1892.
Mary Sudduth (Mrs. David L. Stoddard) is the State Historian of S. C.
She gave me copies of her voluminous marriage, deed, cemetery and other rec¬
ords. They were of invaluable help to me and I am most grateful to her.
Data on the Jonathan5 and Sarah Elizabeth (McHugh) Armstrong family and de¬
scendants have been given to me by Lillie Mae7 Armstrong (Mrs. Otis J. Can¬
trell) and her dau., Marilyn Candyce8 Cantrell (Mrs. Willard R. Hornung).
Marcelle7 Babb (Mrs. Robert Quillen) kindly provided data on the Arm¬
strong and Babb families, taken from the family records in the House Bibles
of her parents, Sidney Osborne6 and Ella Eugenia Babb and of her grandparents,
Abner5 and Elizabeth (Kellett ) Babb III. Much of the information had already
been mailed to me by Mary Sudduth (Mrs. David Lewis Stoddard) and Bernice'
Abercrombie (Mrs. David George). Without the kindness and cooperation of
these relatives the chapter on Hannah3 Dial would have been impossible.
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8. Jane2 3 4 Armstrong, Hannah3 Dial (Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a dau. of Capt.
John and Hannah3 (Dial) Armstrong - b. Dec. 28, 1812; d. Sept. 29, 1889; m.
Capt. Jonathan Abercrombie, Jr., ab. I83O. Jonathan Abercrombie, Jr. - b.
ab. May 30, 1807; d. June 12, 1886; farmer, mill owner and magistrate of
Laurens Co., S. C. Children, all b. in Laurens County:
1* Lewis5 Abercrombie - b. ab. 1833; Mary Blitch.
2. Bartlett5 Abercrombie - see subsequent data.
3. Chrystie5 Abercrombie - b. Jan. 4, 1838; d. Apr. 20, 1917; never
married .
4. Charlotte5 Abercrombie - b. in 1839; dec'd.; m. Jeff Watkins.
1. Jennie6 Watkins; add: 312 N. Church St., 304 Wellons Apts.,
Charlotte, N. C.
5. Clarinda5 Abercrombie - b. Feb. 8, 1842; d. July 14, 1914; never
married.
6. Clarytine5 Abercrombie - b. ab. 1843; m. Pinkney Hellams.
7- Jonathan5 Abercrombie - b. ab. 1845; m. Larcia Spruell.
8. Eunicy5 Abercrombie - b. in 1848; d. in 1929; never married.
9. John Collier5 Abercrombie - b. in 185I; d. Apr. 25, 1928; m. Ellen
Leake; Ellen Leake - b. in 1854; d. in 1885* Among their children:
1. William McArthur6 Abercrombie - b. Aug. 22, 1879; d.*’ Oct. 18,
1932; m. Amy Pauline Buzhardt, Nov. 26, 1906. Amy Pauline Buz-
hardt - b. Aug. 7, 1889. Among their children:
1. Bernice Ellen7 Abercrombie - b. Sept. 8, 1907; m. David
George, Aug. 2, 1954. David George - b. May 25> 1904. Mrs
George is a member of the D. A. R. on the line of her gr-gr
gr- grandfather, Martin2 Dial. She and Mr. George live at
Laurens, S. C. where Mrs. George is an official leader in
the D. A. R. Chapter. Mrs. George gave me these data on
her Dial ancestry which had been passed on to her by rela¬
tives. She believed the date of marriage of Jonathan Aber¬
crombie and Jane4 Armstrong was earlier than 1839 and that
the date of his death was later than 1889*
10. William D.5 Abercrombie - b. ab. 1853; Malvina Reid.
2. Bartlett5 Abercrombie, Jane4 Armstrong, Hannah3 Dial (Martin2, Henry
Arthur1) a son of Jonathan and Jane4 Armstrong, Jr. - b. Nov. 16, 1835; d.
June 4, 1900; m. 1st, Lucinda Atwood; m. 2nd, Elizabeth Green of Carters-
ville, Ga. Lucinda Atwood - b. ab. 1839; d. ab. 1920. Elizabeth Green -
b. May 12, 1848, Cartersville, Ga. ; d. May 19, 1902.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Susan Henrietta6 Abercrombie - b. Oct. 9> 1859; d. Aug. 9, 1940; m.
Wm. F. Davis of Dickson, Term.
2. Seth Marion Barton6 Abercrombie - b. Sept. 24, 1862; d. Dec. 18,
1942; m. 1st, Elizabeth Hughey; m. 2nd, Harriett Smith, both of
Clarksburg, Term.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Luther L.7 Abercrombie - b. in 1883; m. Mamie Liles, Hollis,
Okla.
2. Ethel7 Abercrombie - b. in 1886; m. Ed Curb, Hollis, Okla.
(By 2nd Mar. )
3. Letha Abercrombie - b. in 189I; m. F. H. Babcock, Paradise,
Calif.
4. Hassie7 Abercrombie - b. Jan. 12, 1893; Glenn H. Plumlee,
Hollis, Okla.
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6. Bessie*7 Abercrombie - b. in 1897; m. G. L. Williams, Erick,
Okla . .
7. Zula 7 Abercrombie - b. May 30, 1899; m. C. C. Stinson, Erick,
Okla.
8. Charles Marion7 Abercrombie - b. June 12, 1901; m. Oleviou
Downs, Dec. 23 , 1923 > Wheeler, Texas; he is a Baptist minister
and teacher.
1. Charles8 Abercrombie - b. May 26, 1926; m. Mary Campbell.
2. Glenda Nell8 Abercrombie - b. June 23, 1933; m. Donald
Staton, Borger, Texas.
3* Dorla Beth8 Abercrombie - b. Dec. 3, 1934; m. Rev. Charles
Graves, Chickasha, Okla.
(By 2nd Mar. )
John Walton6 Abercrombie - see subsequent data.
Wm. Bartlett6 Abercrombie - b. Mar. 19, 1869; m. Lida E. Willis.
Anna6 Abercrombie - b. June 20, I87I; d. in Sept. 1953; m. James
Armstrong.
1. Claude7 Armstrong.
2. Lida7 Armstrong.
3. Dewey7 Armstrong.
4. Talmadge7 Armstrong.
Lewis Henry6 Abercrombie - b. Nov. 6, 1877; d. June 10, 1956; m.
Ella Bess Robertson.
1. Dewitt Talmadge7 Abercrombie - b. Mar. 31; 1903*
2. Harriett Elizabeth7 Abercrombie - b. Mar. 4, 1906; m. _
Andrews, Tryon, N. C.
3- Mary Leake7 Abercrombie - b. Oct. 24, 1910.
4. Sarah Dell7 Abercrombie - b. Aug. 13, 1913; George Blanton,
Woodruff, S. C.
5. John Bartlett7 Abercrombie - b. Jan. 7; 1916.
6. Dora Eugenia7 Abercrombie - b. Dec. 30; 1918.
7. George Dewey7 Abercrombie - b. Jan. 1922.
Warren Oscar6 Abercrombie - b. July 27, 1879; Ella Mae Armstrong.
Paul Rutherford6 Abercrombie - b. Aug. 4, l88l; m. Lida Owings; add:
Gray Court, S. C.
1. Paul Rutherford7 Abercrombie.
2. Lois7 Abercrombie.
3- John Walton6 Abercrombie, Bartlett5 Abercrombie, Jane4 Armstrong, Hannah J
Dial (Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of Bartlett5 and Elizabeth (Green) Aber¬
crombie - b. Nov. 12, 1867; d. Dec. 19, 1950; m. Dora Robertson, Gray Court,
S. C., Nov. 18, 1891* Dora Robertson - b. Nov. 15; 1872; d. July 29; 1957-
1. Eugene7 Abercrombie - b. Mar. 10, 1893; m. Roberta Hickey of Tenn.;
a physician; an adopted dau. , Barbara Jean Barineaux - b. Feb. 2,
1937* Add: 301 Kenesaw Dr., Knoxville, Tenn.
2. Jeru7 Abercrombie - b. July 9, 1897; Orene Sharpe; add: Honea
Path, S. C.
1. Elmer8 Abercrombie - b. Sept. 25; 1919; never married; add: Honea
Path, S. C.
2. Larry Eugene3 Abercrombie - b. Aug. 14, 1926; m. Olivia _
1. Steve9 Abercrombie.
3. Raymond7 Abercrombie - b. Aug. 8, 1901; m. Pearl Lallis. Pearl Lal-
lis - b. Aug. 8, 1902; add: Pelham Rd., Greenville, S. C.
1. Mildred Leake8 Abercrombie - b. Dec. 15; 1920; m. Thomas Paul
Grimball, Jr. of Charleston, S. C. Thomas Paul Grimball, Jr. -
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1. Thomas P.9 Grimball, III - b. May 12, 1942.
2. Mildred Abercrombie (Abbey )9Gri mb all - b. Mar. 20, 19^9*
3. Raymond Guilde9Grimball - b. Apr. 21, 195^-*
I am indebted to Mildred Leake8 Abercrombie (Mrs. Thomas Paul Grimball,
Jr.), 228 Avondale Dr., Greenville, S. C. for much of these data on Jona¬
than and Jane4 (Armstrong) Abercrombie and their descendants.
1840 Census - Laurens Co., 8. C.
John Armstrong household: Males 2 (5-10) 1 (15-20) 1 (30-40) 1 (50-60)
Females 2 (under 5) 1 (20-30) 1 (50-60)
It is obvious that some of the m. children and grandchildren of Captain
John and Hannah3 (Dial) Armstrong were living with them in 1840. She was ab.
57 at that time.
Bernice7 Abercrombie's (Mrs. David George) Dial and Armstrong ancestry
have been delineated. Her Abercrombie ancestry as she gave it to me is as
follows :
Bernice Abercrombie (Wm. McArthur, John Collier, Capt. Jonathan, Squire Jon¬
athan Alexander, James, Jr., Sir James).
Marcelle7 Babb's (Mrs. Robert Quillen) Dial and Armstrong ancestry have
been recorded. Her ancient Abercrombie progenitors are the same as mine and
that of Mrs. George. Her Babb ancestry as she gave it to me is as follows:
Marcelle Babb (Sidney Osborne, Abner III, Abner II, Sampson, Joseph). Joseph
Babb is said to have come to this country from England and settled and lived
out his life near Roanoke, Virginia.
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CHAPTER FIVE
COLVILL DIAL
3. Colvill3 Dial (Martin2, Henry Arthur1) second son of Martin2 and
Chrystie (Abercrombie) Dial was b. in Laurens Co., S. C. ab. 1785: d.
Randolph Co., Ala. 1859* He m. Lydia Eastwood in their native County of
Laurens by 1808, the year in which Dials Church, of Dial Town, was organized
in his parental home and of which he and his wife are listed among the thir¬
teen Charter members. Lydia Eastwood, a daughter of Israel and Elizabeth
(Green) Eastwood, was b. ab. 1793* She d. after 1870 in Jefferson Co., Ark.
I am sure she is buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Kedron, where two of her
sons, Martin4 and William4 Dial are buried. There are quite a number of
old rock monuments in the Mt. Zion Cemetery from which all trace of legends
have long since been erased by the sun and wind and rain. I am sure that
Lydia Dial's monument is among them. The children of Colvill3 and Lydia
(Eastwood) Dial were:
1. Elizabeth4 Dial - b. ab. l8l4, Laurens Co., S. C. There was an
Elizabeth Dial who m. Daniel B. Johnson Nov. 10, 1836 - see Walton
Co. C. H. Mar. Bk. C, p. 152, Monroe, Ga. The growing Daniel B.
and Elizabeth4 (Dial) Johnson family were in the 1850 census records
of Carroll Co., Ga., and Elizabeth's age was listed as 36. I be¬
lieve Elizabeth was the oldest dau. of Colvill3 and Lydia Dial.
There was an Elizabeth Dial who m. Benjamin Shepherd in Carroll Co.
on July 1, 1851* The record does not show it but I believe this
Elizabeth Dial may have been the widow of Young Martin4 Dial, the
son of Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Jr. of Walton Co., Ga.
who died in Carroll Co. ab. 1849- This Elizabeth Dial was ab. 27
when she m. Benjamin Shepherd. She was too young to have been the
oldest child of Colvill3 Dial and I am sure she was not.
2. Johnson4 Dial - see subsequent data.
3. Hannah4 Dial - b. ab. 1819, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. Joel Johnson,
Aug. 15, 1839 - see Walton Co., Ga. Mar. Bk. D, p. j8. Joel and
Hannah4 (Dial) Johnson settled in Randolph Co., Ala. Hannah4
Dial's double 1st Cos., Catharine4 Dial m. Joel Johnson, Jr. in
Walton Co., Jan. 25, 1838. These two Joel Johnsons were probably
cousins and not father and son.
4. Jonathan4 Dial - see subsequent data.
5. Christie4 Dial - b. ab. 1823, Laurens Co., S. C.; no further record.
6. Martin4 Dial - see subsequent data.
7* William4 Dial - see subsequent data.
8. John H.4 Dial - see subsequent data.
9* Colvill4 Dial, Jr. - see subsequent data.
10. Isaac Hastings4 Dial - see subsequent data.
Henry Martin5 Dial, son of Martin4 and Mary Ann5 (Studdard) Dial, of
Jefferson Co., Ark. mailed the record of the family of his Dial grandpar¬
ents to the late Miss Emma Me Swain5 Dial many years ago. The record has
been verified circumstantially and otherwise, in numerous ways, including
the letters from Rev. John H. 4 Dial and his second wife, Mary C.5 (Bolt)
Dial of Aug. 4, 1910, that have already appeared in the story of Martin^
Dial and his family. The record did not include possible children who may
not have s\irvived childhood. The 1830 and 1840 census records of Colvill
Dial would seem to indicate that there were eight or nine sons and three
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daughters in the family. Henry Martin0 Dial's record of the children
Colvill3 and Lydia Dial listed Jonathan4 Dial ahead of his sister, Hannah4
Dial. I have placed her name first because census records show two of his
three sisters were older than he.
Lydia Eastwood’s sister, Jane Eastwood, m. Martin3 Dial, Jr., a brother
of her husband, Colvill3 Dial.
The Dial, Eastwood, Green and Studdard relationships were recorded in
her Bible by Mary Ann5 Studdard (Mrs. Martin Dial). A copy of the record
from the Old Bible was made by a St. Louis relative for Mrs. E. M. Guest, a
granddaughter of James5 and Elizabeth (Jeffries) Studdard. James5 Studdard
was the oldest brother of Mary Ann5 Studdard (Mrs. Martin4 Dial). The E. M.
Guest family's address is 8l8 Vinters, Dallas, Texas. (1958)
Mary Ann5 Studdard was a granddaughter of Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood)
Dial, Jr., and her husband, Martin4 Dial, was a son of Colvill3 and Lydia
(Eastwood) Dial.
Lydia Dial's i860 Randolph Go., Ala. census gave her birthplace as North
Carolina while her 1870 Jefferson Co. Ark. census gave South Carolina instead.
Her father's census records in S. C. in 1790, 1800 and 1810 make it clear that
Lydia actually was b. in S. C. Israel Eastwood, father of Lydia and Jane
(Eastwood) Dial, was b. in Orange Co., N. C. With her N. C. Eastwood family
tradition it is easy to understand any confusion that would account for Lydia
Dial's birthplace being listed as N. C. in her i860 census record.
Martin3 Jr., John Hastings3, Isaac3 and Colvill3 Dial, four of the seven
sons of Martin2 and Chrystie (Abercrombie) Dial, of Laurens Co., S. C., moved
to and were pioneer citizens of Walton Co., Ga.
Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Jr., known in Georgia as Martin3 Dial,
Sr. because he was the first of several by that given name in the early days
of Walton County, and Jane (Eastwood) Dial's Revolutionary War father, Israel
Eastwood, a widower, and several of her brothers, Elijah Eastwood, a deaf,
dumb and beloved bachelor, and John and Lawrence Eastwood, Sr. and their fam¬
ilies and presumably at least two of her sisters, namely Mary Eastwood (Mrs.
Charles Avery) and _ Eastwood (Mrs. James Bolt), moved from Laurens Coun¬
ty, South Carolina to Walton County, Georgia, in l8l8. This was the year in
which the County was formed.
It is reasonable to believe that Colvill3 and Lydia (Eastwood) Dial were
devout Methodists. As has been said they are officially listed by Dials
Church as among its thirteen Charter members. That at least 5 of their sons
were Methodists, two of whom were Methodist preachers, including my grandfa¬
ther, Rev. Isaac Hastings4 Dial, has been fully established through old fam¬
ily letters, and letters I have received from or in personal conversations
that I have had with their grandchildren. Most of their children were b. in
S. C. Two of the youngest sons listed, including my grandfather Dial, were b.
in Ga.
Colvill3 Dial's given name was variously spelled by census enumerators
and even in a family record compiled many years ago by a grandson. The vari¬
ations were Colvill, Coll, Colvin, Calvin, etc. He was named for his maternal
Uncle, "Colvill" Abercrombie whose given name also was often misspelled in
like manner.
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One of Colvill3 Dial's sons vas named Colvill4 Dial, Jr. At least
three of his grandchildren were named for him, i. e., Rev. Colvill5 Dial,
a son of Rev. John H.4 Dial, James Colvill6 Elkins, a son of Chas. David
and Elizabeth5 (Dial) Elkins, and James Colvill6 Duke, a son of Francis
Marion and Lydia Ann5 (Dial) Duke. j q $ ,
Colvill3 and Lydia Dial moved from S. C. to Walton Co., Ga. and pur¬
chased a farm from Christopher M. Roe. The deed was granted in the name
-of and to Colvill Dial, Jan. 6, 1835 - Deed Bk. B, p. 97> office of the
County Clerk, Walton Co., Ga.
It is reasonable to assume that all of Colvill3 and Lydia (Eastwood)
Dial's children born prior to Jan. 1835 were born in S. C. and that all
who were born after that time were born in Walton Co., Ga.
The Colvill3 Dial family, and by that precise name, appeared in the
1840 census of Walton Co. The census shows that he owned three slaves. We
know from other records that he owned more than 350 acres of land in Walton
County. He sold one farm in Jan. 1840. His name was signed to the deed
with a mark opposite his name. In the deed he simply said, "all my land
west of Cornish Creek." We do not know the number of acres in the land
that he sold outright. Even so, it seems obvious that he had fallen upon
evil days financially, and perhaps physically, for on Mar. 3, 1840, he
executed a mortgage deed for 170 A. of land to John Scott to secure a loan
and/or debt of $352 which he pledged to pay by Dec. 25, 1840. On Mar. 11,
1840 he executed another mortgage deed for 180 A. to William B. Allen to
secure a loan and/or debt of $720 which he pledged to pay by Dec. 25> 1840.
In both of these transactions he signed his name, "Colvill Dial." His of¬
ficial seal was affixed.
Colvill3 Dial and his family may have remained in Walton Co. for a
number of years after 1840 or they may have moved elsewhere that year. The
farms that Colvill3 and Lydia (Eastwood) Dial owned were in the same neigh¬
borhood where his brother and her sister, Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial,
Jr. lived in Walton Co. - this was in the general vicinity of Walnut Grove,
Ga. where many other members of the Dial family lived at that time and
where numbers of their descendants live at the present time.
A diligent personal search of Walton Co. C. H. records and Federal cen¬
sus records have disclosed no further records of Colvill3 Dial in Walton Co.
His oldest son, Johnson4 Dial, appeared in the 1850 census of Walton Cc. and
his next oldest son, Jonathan4 Dial, was in the 1850 census of Jackson, an
adjoining County. I have searched 1850 census records of more than 50 Coun¬
ties of Ga. and Ala. in the vicinities where it would seem that Colvill3
Dial, Sr. and his family most likely would have been living, without finding
him. Several of his children in 1850, such as Martin4, Colvill, Jr.4,
William4, John H.4 and Isaac Hastings4 Dial were single and at the right
ages to have been at home with their parents. The family could have been
missed by the enumerators when the 1850 census was taken, or my relatives
and friends and I could have missed them in some of the census records we
searched. They could have been living in some County in Alabama or Georgia
or elsewhere that we did net search and where we would not have expected to
find them. Colvill3 Dial's widow, Lydia Dial, was in the i860 census of
Randolph Co., Ala. with my grandfather Dial's family. My maternal grandmo¬
ther told my mother and me, and many others, that her first husband’s father
died in her home soon after she and my grandfather Dial were married. We now
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father died in 1859* The first three Randolph Co., Ala. Courthouses burned
prior to 1900 in connection with which all early legal records were complete¬
ly destroyed.
Tradition, equivalent to common knowledge among many relatives with
whom I have visited and who knew my maternal grandmother well and long, is
that my grandfather, Isaac Hastings4 Dial and his parents owned adjoining
farms, which the i860 census proves were in Randolph Co., Ala.; that after
my grandfather Dial's father died, his mother continued to live with them
until he went to War. At that time my grandmother and her two little
girls, including my mother, went to live with my grandmother's parents,
John W. and Mary Amanda (Elliott) Carder, at Cornhouse in the same County.
It is apparent that my gr- grandmother, Lydia Dial, lived for several years
with other children, then residing in Randolph and adjoining Counties in
Ala. and Ga. It is also clearly evident that in early 1870, when her son,
William4 Dial, and his family moved from Carroll Co., Ga. to Jefferson Co.,
Ark. that she went with them. Lydia Dial and her son, William4 Dial, ar¬
rived in time to appear in the 1870 Jefferson Co., Ark. Census.
My maternal grandmother often told my mother and me and others that
her first husband's father, whose name I later learned was Colvill3 Dial,
was "a mighty kind and good man." She said that his mother had fiery red
hair and a high temper but that she was fine too and that she loved her
very much.
1820 Census, Laurens Co., S. C.
Colvill Dial household: Males 1 (under 10) 1 (26-45)
Females 2 (under 10) 1 (16-26;
The son under 10, in my opinion, was Johnson4 Dial, who was b. in S.
C. Mar. 28, 1817* Johnson4 was three years of age in 1820.
I85O Census, Laurens Co., S. C.
Colvill Dial household: Males 5 (under 5) 1 (5-10) 2 (10-15) 1 (40-50)
Females 1 (5-10) 2 (10-15) 1 (30-40)
One of the sons of 10 to 15 surely was Johnson4 Dial, then 13, and
Jonathan4 Dial, another son from 5 to 10 was 7> hence Martin4 Dial was 5
and William4 Dial 3 in 1830. They were two of the three sons under 5.
There are six sons in the 1830 census the names of two of whom I do not know.
1840 Census, Walton Co., Ga.
Colvill Dial household: Males 2 (under 5) 2 (5-10) 2 (10-15) 1 (50-60)
Females 1 (20-30) 1 (40-50) 3 slaves
In comparing the 1830 and 1840 censuses it appears that Johnson4, 23,
and Jonathan4, 17, were 20 to 25 in 1840 and no longer at home. With six
sons at home in 1840 and two away, it seems that Colvill3 and Lydia (East-
wood) Dial had eight sons. The two sons of 10 to 15 in 1840 were Martin4
and William4 Dial. Martin4 was 15 and William4 13 in 1840. Rev. John H.4
Dial was born, according to his tombstone legend, on Oct. 15, 1833 > thus
he was 7 in 1840. Surely he was one of the two sons of 5 to 10. Since
Colvill3 Dial bought land in Walton Co., Ga. in Jan. 1835* it is quite
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Georgia and that the three elder sons in the census, including Rev. John
H.4 Dial, were born in South Carolina.
Two of the three youngest sons in the 1840 census of the Colvill3 Dial
household, b. in Ga., were my grandfather, Isaac Hastings4 Dial, then 6,
and Colvill4 Dial, Jr.
i860 Census, Randolph Co., Ala.
Wedowee Post Office
Isaac J. H.
Mary J. Dial
Mary E. Dial
Lydia Dial
Dial - 24 - farmer - b.
- 20 - wife - b.
- 3 mo.- dau. - b.
- 63 - mother - b.
in S. C.
in Ala.
in Ala.
in N. C.
Isaac4 and Mary Jane (Carder) Dial were my maternal grandparents. My
mother, Savannah Elizabeth5 Dial, was born in Randolph Co., Ala. Oct. 16,
l86l. Lydia (Mrs. Colvill3) Dial was the widowed mother of my grandfather
Dial. Further reference will subsequently be made to the above census in
my history of my grandfather Dial and his family. My mother, Savannah
Elizabeth5 Dial appeared in the 1880 census of her beloved step-father,
Andrew K. Pickens, in Fannin Co., Texas. She was listed as 18 - b. in Ala.
The census gave Georgia as the place of birth of her father. His parental
census record of Walton Co., Ga. in 1840 makes it clear to me that he was.
I87O Census, Jefferson Co., Ark.
Whiteville Township
Liddy Dial
Winny Hobson
William Hobson
Thomas Hobson
Moses Hobson
76 - widow - b.
in
S. C.
40 - widow - b.
in
Ala.
13 - son - b.
in
Ark.
12 - son - b.
in
Ark.
8 - son - b.
in
Ark.
Dial names were recorded in error by the I87O census writer as Doyle,
Winny Hobson was listed in the 1880 census of Dorsey Co., Ark., an ad¬
joining Co. of Jefferson, as Winnefred Hobson. The name of Dorsey was
changed later on to Cleveland County. Rison, Ark. is the County seat. In
1880, Winnefred Hbbson was living on an adjoining farm to the farm of WTil-
liam4 Dial and very near the farm of Joseph Studdard. Their farms in 1880
were also in Dorsey Co., just across the Jefferson Co. line. In a letter
from Mrs. Ada (Hobson) Harper, Rt. 1, Box 10, Rison, Ark., dated Sept. 24,
1956> she told me that she was a granddau. of the widow, Winnefred Hobson,
called "Winny," who appeared with her three sons, William, Thomas and Moses
Hobson in the 1870 Jefferson Co., Ark. census of the aged widow, "Liddy"
Dial. Mrs. Harper said that her grandfather's name was Thomas Jefferson
Hobson. She said that Thos. J. Hobson was b. in Miss, and that "Winny"
Hobson, whose maiden name was Terry, was b. in Term. Mrs. Harper's parents
were Thomas Edmond Hobson, b. Dallas Co., Ark. Jan. 18, 1858; d. Nov. 26,
1935, and Eliza6 Studdard. They m. Jan. 3 , 1886. She was b. near Kedron,
Cleveland Co., Ark. Apr. 29, 1869; d. Feb. 18, 1923 - both bur. Mt. Zion
Cemetery near Kedron. Eliza (Studdard) Hobson was a dau. of David3 Stud¬
dard, a brother of Mary Ann5 Studdard (Mrs. Martin Dial). David3 and Mary
Ann5 Studdard were grandchildren of Martin3 Dial, Jr. Thos. Jefferson
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Hobson enlisted in Co. C. 26th Inf., Capt. McSwain's Co., Confederate Army,
at Pine Bluff, May 12, 1862. He died of illness at Little Rock, Aug. 26,
1862. He vas buried in the Little Rock, Ark. Confederate Cemetery. He and
Martin4 Dial, a son of Colvill3 and Lydia Dial, had been close friends.
After his death Martin4 Dial looked after his widow and young sons until
they could provide for themselves and their mother. This accounts for the
presence of "Winny" Hobson and her boys in the I87O Jefferson Co., Ark.
census of Martin4 Dial's mother, "Liddy" Dial.
1850 Census,
Carroll Co. ,
Ga.
Daniel B. Johnson -
41 -
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in
S.
*Elizabeth Johnson -
36 -
wife
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S.
John Johnson
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Joel Johnson
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Ga
Elizabeth Johnson -
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William Johnson
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Cynthia Johnson
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Ga
* Elizabeth 4 Dial m. Daniel B. Johnson in Walton Co., Ga. on Nov. 10,
1856. I have no doubt that Elizabeth was the oldest child of Colvill3 and
Lydia (Eastwood) Dial.
JOHNSON DIAL
2. Johnson4 Dial (Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) oldest son of Colvill3
and Lydia (Eastwood) Dial - b. Mar. 28, 1817, Laurens Co., S. C.j d. Mar. 4,
1895; bur. Providence Meth. Ch. Cem., near present tovn of Delta, Clay Co.,
Ala.; m. 1st, Nancy R.4 Lee, widow of Maston Lee, Walton Co., Ga., Oct. 15,
1849; ra* 2nd, Lucy Clifton, Clay Co., Ala., Jan. 17, 1886; no issue. Nancy
R.4 Dial, first cousin of Johnson4 Dial, a dau. of Isaac3 and Sarah
(Thomason) Dial - b. Dec. 4, 1820; d. June 1884; bur. beside her husband in
Providence Meth. Ch. Cem. (Children of Nancy4 Dial by 1st mar.)
1. Isaac A.5 Lee - b. in Walton Co., Ga.; served in the War Between
the States in which he was wounded and died.
2. Sarah J.5 Lee - b. in Walton Co., Ga. ; m. 1st, Nat Ponder; m. 2nd,
Ben Gray.
(Children of Johnson4 and Nancy4 Dial)
3. William C.5 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. John M.5 (Marcus) Dial - d. in childhood.
5. Jonathan M.5 (Mart) Dial - d. in childhood.
6. Sophronia E.5 Dial - see subsequent data.
7. Nancy E.5 Dial - see subsequent data.
8. Lydia Ann M.5 Dial - see subsequent data.
Isaac A.5 Lee and Sarah J.5 Lee were second cousins as well as step¬
children of Johnson4 Dial. They, like the six children of Johnson4 and
Nancy4 Dial, listed above, were great-grandchildren of Martin2 and
Chrystie (Abercrombie) Dial. Isaac3 Dial and Colvill3 Dial, father of
Johnson4 Dial, were brothers.
The following is a Family Record copied from the old Bible of Sophro¬
nia E.5 (Dial) Cook, then owned by her son, Arthur0, Cook, by Mrs. B. Roper
Dial of Birmingham, Alabama:
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Nancy H. Dial - b. Dec. 4, 1820
Isaac A. Lee - b. May 15, 1842
Sara J. Lee - b. Aug. 26, 1845
William C. Dial - b. Aug. 21, 1850
John M. Dial - b. July 4, 1852
Jonathan M. Dial - b. Nov. 17, 1853
Sophronia E. Dial - b. Apr. 12, 1856
Nancy E. Dial - b. July 16, 1857
Lydia Ann M. Dial - b. Jan. 19, i860
Other records in the Bible:
J. L. Payne - b. July 22, I856
Calvin Arthur Moon - b. Apr. 16, 1875
In 1954, from 6 living grandchildren of Johnson4 and Nancy R.4 Dial who
knew their family, a good documentation was obtained. The above Bible is
the only record yet found within the family but a dau. of Sophronia5 Dial,
Hattie Arizona6 Cook (Mrs. G. C. Garrett), Rt. 2, Lineville, Ala. has kept a
personal family record and knows much of the family history. It was her
knowledge of Johnson4 Dial's mother's name, as she had received it from
Henry Martin5 Dial of Kearon, Jefferson Co., Ark., a nephew of Johnson4
Dial, with whom she corresponded before his death, that provided the clue
that has led to a final documentation of the children of this family as
double descendants of Martin2 Dial of S. C. who served in the Revolutionary
War and who was the founder of Dials Methodist Church.
Johnson4 Dial and his wife, Nancy R.4 Dial were known to have been
first cousins. Both of them were b. in S. C. They went to Ga. with their
respective families. Nancy4 Dial first m. Maston Lee - see Walton Co., Ga.
Mar. Bk. D, p. 67. Johnson4 Dial's children and grandchildren passed this
knowledge on to their own children. It has always been known in the family.
The record of Johnson4 Dial's marriage to his widowed cousin, Nancy R.4
(Dial) Lee, Walton Co., Ga., is in Mar. Bk. D, p. 322. The record of his
marriage to his second wife, Lucy Clifton, after Nancy R.4 Dial's death in
1884, is recorded in Bk. C, p. 498, Clay Co., Ala.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Roper7 Dial of Birmingham, Ala. have certified copies
of the three marriage records above mentioned.
The kinship of Johnson4 and Nancy R.4 Dial was verified in a statement
from Charlie5 Dial, the signed original copy of which is in the possession
of Mrs. B. Roper Dial.
"Route 2, Monroe, Ga.
June 18, 1958
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
My name is Charlie Dial. I am 77 years of age. I was born in Walton
County, Georgia, where I still reside. My father's name was Gideon Dial.
He was born in the same County August 13, 1833* My grandfather was Isaac
Dial. Many of his descendants, including the undersigned, still live in
this County where he died and was buried about 1864. It is a matter of com¬
mon knowledge among all of his descendants that Isaac Dial was a son of
Martin Dial of South Carolina who served in the Revolution and who was the
founder of the Dials Methodist Church near Gray Court, South Carolina.
My father was one of eighteen children. He had a sister by the name of
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sive research, tells me that Walton County Courthouse records here at Monroe
show that Nancy first married Maston Lee on November 12, 1840, and that fol¬
lowing his death she married Johnson Dial, according to the Courthouse rec¬
ords, on October 15, 1849.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlie Dial"
Johnson4 Dial was a substantial land owner and successful farmer. In
response to the request of Mrs. B. Roper Dial, whose husband is a gr- grandson
of Johnson4 and Nancy R.4 Dial, Hattie Arizona6 Cook (Mrs. G. C. Garrett) of
Lineville, Ala. in Nov. 1958, wrote her "mental picture as an eight year old
child" of her beloved grandfather Dial. Mrs. B. Roper Dial has the story in
Mrs. Garrett's own handwriting, a copy of which, with limited editing, is as
follows :
"In my mind's picture I can see my grandfather Johnson Dial as a very short
man about five feet four inches, red complexion (North Ireland type) with
sandy hair that grew straight up on his head like this modern day crew cut.
He had large blue eyes, short neck and broad shoulders and was of a jovial
disposition.
He was a farmer, grew corn, wheat, oats, potatoes, peas, sorghum, some cotton,
sheep, geese, hogs and chickens. He also grew his indigo in which to dye
thread that went into the making of their clothes. I have in my possession
a coverlet of my mothers, the wool in it was taken from the sheep he grew and
the cotton was made warp in weaving and it was dyed with indigo he also grew
on his farm. He raised large hogs and I can remember being in his large log
smokehouse where huge raidlings, hams and shoulders and the intestines of the
hog stuffed with sausage and all hung up and smoked brown over a hickory wood
smoke. I can remember eating that cured ham and biscuits, all cooked on the
open fireplace.
The geese spoken of in the above writing were raised to produce their fea¬
ther beds and pillows. His house was a large log room with up- stairs. A
long bedroom on the east side and a front veranda with a small bedroom on
one end of veranda and a large log kitchen near what was called the big
house.
There were large oak trees in front yard and lots of old time flowers in the
yard. He also grew a lot of vegetables. There were large walnut and mul¬
berry trees on the grounds. He had a large apple orchard and dried a lot of
apples. As a child, I can remember him bringing baskets of fried apple pies
to our home. He grafted apple trees. He grated a large apple orchard for
my father, L. W. Cook.
He was past the draft age and did not have to serve in the Civil War. He at¬
tended what was known at that time as the Northern Methodist Church.
I can remember also my grandfather always wore white shirts and suspenders
that held his trousers up to a high waistline and I remember the chimney to
the big house built out of beautiful mountain stone and just a little below
the shoulders there was a huge stone that reached most across chimney and
grandfather had his name and date it was built. The old chimney has long
since been down. He was a retired farmer as I remember him last, being left
with just a cow, hogs and chickens to tend. He had a stroke on the evening
of March 14, 1894 and passed away that night. Interment was in Providence
Cemetery where his body awaits resurrection Day."
Mrs. Garrett gave March 14, 1894 as the date of her grandfather Johnson4
Dial's death. The legend on his tombstone shows the date as March 14, 1895*
I have so listed it, knowing that the date may have been as written by Mrs.
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3. William C.5 Dial (Johnson4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) oldest son
of Johnson4 and Nancy4 Dial - b. Aug. 21, 1850, in Randolph Co., Ala., or
Walton Co., Ga.'; d. Aug. 23, 1919, Clay Co., Ala., formerly a part of Ran¬
dolph Co.; bur. Providence Meth. Ch. Cem., ab. 5 mi. N.W. of Delta, Ala.; m.
C alii a Andrea Sims Dec. 12, 1872, Clay Co., Ala. - see Mar. Bk. A, p. 30.
Callia Andrea Sims whose first given name, the one by which she went, was
variously spelled by census enumerators and other record keepers in her
day and time, was a dau. of L. S. and Arinda Sims. Callia Sims - b. June
lk, 1852, Chambers Co., Ala.; d. Dec. 29, 1920; bur. Providence Meth. Ch.
Cem. beside her husband. Their marble monuments and the marble slabs that
form blankets over their graves are beautiful. Their legends are on the
monuments. There is a photograph of Wm. C.5 Dial sealed on his monument.
He was a handsome man. All census records of William C.5 Dial who lived in
the Providence Community near Delta, listed his birthplace as Ala. The
Bureau of Vital Statistics of Ala. in the death certificate of his son, Wm.
Oscar6 Dial, filed by J. D. Ingram of Delta, Ala. gave the birthplace of
Wm. Oscar6 Dial's father as Ga. Wm. C.5 Dial's middle name is not clearly
remembered by his descendants. The name was first reported to me as "Col¬
vin." Later on, his niece, Hattie A.6 Cook (Mrs. G. C. Garrett), said that
she definitely remembered her uncle's name as Wm. Coleman5 Dial. Wm. C.5
Dial was a Methodist. Their address was Rt. 2, Lincoln, Ala. Their chil¬
dren, all b. in Clay Co., Ala. were:
1. Larcus Coleman6 Dial - b. 187k; d. May 5, 1918; m. Eulahlar Clark -
b. in 1876; d. Mar. 8, 190k.
1. Wm. Howard7 Dial.
2. Myrtle Lee7 Dial.
3* Zollma Alberta7 Dial.
2. Carson Lee6 Dial - b. July 28, 1876; d. Dec. 18, l88k;
bur. Providence Meth. Ch. Cem.
3. Luther Bowden6 Dial - b. Nov. 9, 1879; m* Mrs. Frances Elizabeth
Willoughby, Sept. 11, 1918. Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Willoughby - b.
Mar. 3, 1885; d. July 29, 195k; bur. Lineville Cem., Lineville, Clay
Co., Ala. She had two children by a 1st mar. - Andrew Gaither and
Lois Gaither. Bowden6 Dial has no children. He lives on his farm
near Delta in the vicinity of his birth. He deserves much credit
for early information provided without which I doubt that this fam¬
ily history could have been written. My nephew and his wife, Dr.
and Mrs. Horace V.7 Harrison, made a trip to Randolph, Clay and
Talladega Counties in Ala., and Carroll Co., Ga., in 1955, in be-
half of Dial family data. They met Bowden6 Dial who told them of
the interest in the same subject of his nephew, B. Roper7 Dial.
k. William Oscar6 Dial - see subsequent data.
5. Carlin Johnson6 Dial - b. 188k; d. Sept. 23, 1955 j m. Della Elma
Spayberry, Sept. 6, 190k.
1. Velma7 Dial.
2. Vista7 Dial.
3. Vergie7 Dial.
k. Nettie7 Dial.
5. Willie Maude7 Dial.
6. Evelyn7 Dial.
7. Herschel Owens7 Dial.
6. Ora Mae6 Dial - b. Sept. 18, 1887 ; m. Joseph Renzo Carter, Feb. 10,
1907; resides near Lincoln, Ala.
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7. Lucius Akin6 Dial - b. July 31, 1892; d. Mar. 2, 1924; m. Noba Orie
McCollough, Feb. 23 , 1918 ^ bur. Providence Meth. Ch. Cem.
1. Lucius Akin7 Dial, Jr. - b. Dec. 31, 1919; d. May 19, 1941, a
Flying Cadet in World War II; bur. Delta Cem.; a large tomb¬
stone heads his grave on which his legend is inscribed.
4. Wm. Oscar0 Dial (Wm. C.5, Johnson4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1)
son of Wm. Coleman5 and Callea A. (Sims) Dial - b. June 15, l88l; d. Oct.
8, 1923; iQ* Eva Lou Ingram, Feb. 16, 1904, Carroll Co., Ga. - see Mar. Bk.
J. p. 571> Carrollton Courthouse. Eva Lou Ingram - b. near Delta, Clay Co.,
Ala., Jan. 12, 1887; d. Feb. 18, 1925> Ashville, Buncombe Co., N. C. A
large double marble monument in the Delta, Ala. Cem. marks their well kept
graves that are covered by beautiful marble slabs and on which flowers are
regularly kept by their children. Eva Lou Ingram was a dau. of John D. and
Satyra A. (Hill) Ingram, both of whom were b. at Delta, Clay Co., Ala., ac¬
cording to Dr. Geo. H. Ingram, 35 Lafayette St., Mobile, Ala. The legends
on the imposing marble monuments that mark their graves in the Delta Cem.,
which is still quite active, are as follows:
John D. Ingrain b. Jan. 13, 1862; d. May 27, 1937
Satyra A. Ingram b. Jan. 6, 1863; d. Nov. 8, 1940
Most of these data have been obtained through personal visits to cemeteries
and by certified copies of marriage and death certificates that have been
obtained and are in possession of the B. Roper7 Dial family. The death
certificates give dates and places of birth as well as dates and places of
death. The children of Oscar6 and Eva Lou (Ingram) Dial, all b. in the
vicinity of Delta, Clay Co., Ala. were:
1. Harold Veston7 Dial - b. Feb. 1907; m. Annie Lora Lowry, Sept.
12, 1931; resides in Tampa, Fla. (1956)
1. Billy James8 Dial.
2. Robbie8 Dial.
2. Carl Heston ^ Dial - see subsequent data.
3. Bennice Roper7 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. Excell7 Dial - see subsequent data.
5. Esther Mae7 Dial - see subsequent data.
6. Effie Rae7 Dial - see subsequent data.
William Oscar6 Dial, as a young man, bought the land of his late be¬
loved grandfather, Johnson4 Dial, which he owned until he died. The land
was acquired by his grandfather in I85O. It is now owned by Oscar6 Dial's
brother, Bowden6 Dial. (1958) Bowden6 Dial also owns the old home place of
his father, William C.5 Dial. William Oscar6 Dial was a remarkable man,
according to tribute paid to him in conversations with me by his son, B.
Roper7 Dial, and by his brother, Bowden6 Dial. These tributes were under¬
scored and emphasized to me by the Supt. of the Delta Public Schools who,
at intervals, has served in that position for ab. fifty years. Roper7
Dial said:
"I never saw my father in anything but a business suit and a white shirt.
He was a good man and a good trader. He was always fair and just. He was
respected, honored and trusted not only by his relatives but also by his
friends and neighbors. No matter how busy he was he always seemed to find
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time for them. For many years before his death they brought to him the
most intimate problems of their family lives and looked to him for counsel
and guidance. He was a prosperous merchant and owned more than 1,000 acres
of the best land in Clay County. I am sure that if he had not died so young
that he would have amassed a fortune. If he had done that I am sure he
would have been a great benefactor to all of the people of Eastern Alabama.”
Bowden6 Dial said: "My brother, Oscar6, had a reputation for progres¬
siveness and openhearted generosity. He was kind and friendly and was re¬
spected by all. He was a builder. He promoted and helped to build schools
and churches and everything else that was for the good of our community. He
was a wonderful bass singer and was always in demand for church choirs and
big public singings and celebrations. His bankers told me that because he
was a man of such integrity and responsibility he could borrow more money on
his open note than anybody else in the County. He was a great leader and vas
outstanding in every respect.”
2. Carl Heston7 Dial (Wm. Oscar6, Wm. C.5, Johnson4, Colvill3, Martin2,
Henry Arthur1) second son of Wm. Oscar6 and Eva Lou (Ingram) Dial - b. Mar.
9, 1908, near Delta, Ala.; m. Ruth Virginia Jones, Oct. 28, 1928, Clay Co.,
Ala.; add: Delta, Ala.
1. Oscar Gerald8 Dial - b. Nov. 1939, Delta; student, Univ. of Ala.
(1957)
2. Virginia Ann8 Dial - b. Feb. 19^1; at home. (1957)
Carl Heston7 Dial is known as "C. H.” and Heston. He is a farmer, land
owner and livestock raiser and has many and varied interests and is well
known. He served many years as a County Commissioner and worked for State
Parks at Cheaha Mt. He operates the county fishing lake at Delta and the
farms.
5. Bennice Roper7 Dial (Wm. Oscar6, Wm. C.5, Johnson4, Colvill3, Martin2,
Henry Arthur1) third son and child of Wm. Oscar6 and Eva Lou (Ingram) Dial
- b. Oct. 22, 1910 near Delta, Ala.; m. Jessie Loui se Davenport, a graduate
of the Emory Hospital of Emory Univ., Feb. 25, 19^1, at the Little Chapel,
Glenn Memorial Meth. Ch. at Emory in Atlanta, Ga. Jessie Loui se Davenport
- b. Mar. 11, 1915, Rome, Floyd Co., Ga., dau. of John Lewis and Jessie Mae
(Madden) Davenport.
1. Ann Louise8 Dial - b. Dec. 17, 19^1, Jackson, Miss. President,
1958-59 Alpha Delta Psi Sorority, a Birmingham High School group
organized in 1928.
2. Rebecca Lynn8 Dial - b. May 5, 19^5, Jackson, Miss.
In 1950 when B. Roper Dial moved to Birmingham the BIRMINGHAM AGE
HERALD announced his arrival in the following story:
B. ROPER DIAL, OF MEMPHIS, NEW MANAGER OF SEARS STORE 1950
A new manager came to the local Sears store today. B. Roper Dial, former
zone manager in Memphis, succeeds Charles B. Johns. Mr. Dial, a native of
Delta, Ala., comes to Birmingham from Memphis where for the last four years
he has been zone manager of the Sears Stores in Alabama, Mississippi, Lou¬
isiana and Arkansas. A tall, genial, stockily built man with a quick smile,
Mr. Dial is only 39 and. has spent 21 of those years in the Sears organiza¬
tion. He has come up through the ranks of the store after starting out as
a sales person with Sears in Rome, Ga., where he met and married the former
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the Jackson, Mississippi store. He has been active in civic affairs in the
various communities in which he has served the Sears organization. The new¬
comer is a Baptist. He has two daughters, Ann, 8, and Rebecca, 5*
In 1954 Roper Dial was nominated for "Man of the Year" by the Business
and Professional Women of Birmingham. In making their nomination they in
part said:
"B. Roper Dial, though he has been here only three years, has accom¬
plished a great amount of civic good. As chairman of the 1953 Red Cross
fund raising drive, he started a campaign that netted the Red Cross more do¬
nations than it has ever raised before in the Birmingham-Jefferson County
area. Through the Chamber of Commerce in 1950, Mr. Dial was instrumental in
bringing Christmas decorations back to Birmingham streets. And as Cancer
Society appeal chairman in 1952, Mr. Dial put the drive over its quota for
the first time in several years. He is a junior deacon and an executive
committee member of the Southside Baptist Church; is a member of the Kiwanis
Club, Birmingham Agricultural Club, Sales Executive Club and the Birmingham
Executives Club. He is a member of the Board of Directors of The Club, be¬
longs to the Monday Morning Quarterback Club and the Downtown Club, and is
a governor of Vestavia Country Club."
Roper7 Dial is a past President and the current President, 1958, of
"The Club" which is the most beautiful and imposing social club in Birming¬
ham. During the 1956-57 Season he served as President of the Birmingham
Symphony Association and is serving again in that capacity for the Season
of 1957-58* He and his family, including Mrs. Dial’s brother, James W.
(Jimmy) Davenport, live at 2453 Shades Crest Road, Vestavia Hills, Birming¬
ham, Alabama. Plans have been drawn by their architect for a new ranch
style residence which will be built on several acres of an exquisitely
beautiful wooded section in Vestavia Hills.
A few years ago Roper7 Dial bought 1,000 acres of grazing and timber
land near Delta. It is stocked with the finest of registered Hereford
cattle and on it is a large and very deep lake. It is a fisherman's de¬
light. Here on this ranch Roper7 Dial and Jimmy Davenport spend most of
their Saturdays. There is a great fascination and sentimental attachment
for this ranch on the part of Mr. Dial, located as it is in the familiar
scenes and surroundings of his childhood. Most of the land had been
owed many years ago by his late maternal grandfather, John D. Ingram.
After the death of his father, Roper7 Dial lived with his Grandfather
Ingram and other close relatives until he grew to young manhood and went
away to enter business at the bottom.
At the present time members of Dial, families own practically all of
the beautiful mountain and valley land in a radius of three miles of
Delta, the vicinity of their births, and where Dial families have lived
for more than one hundred years. The history of Randolph and Clay
Counties in Alabama can never be written without a history of our Dial
kith and kin.
One of the great highlights of my life was the week end of September
15th and 14th of this year (1958) when I was a house guest of Mr. and Mrs.
B. Roper7 Dial. On the 13th, Mr. Dial took me and Jimmy Davenport for an
automobile tour of the great Piedmont Land Area in the foothills of the
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Mountain. It spreads over Clay, Randolph, Talladega, Calhoun and Cleburne
Counties, all near or on the western border of Georgia. When Roper7 Dial’s
and my early Alabama ancestors came to Randolph County, Clay County had not
been formed. It was a part of Randolph and Talladega Counties.
On our tour we visited Roper7 Dial’s father's first cousin, Hattie6
Cook (Mrs. C. G. Garrett) who regaled us with stories of her visits with
pioneer members of our Dial family in the long ago. We spent an hour on
the Roper7 Dial ranch, ate delicious sandwiches by his lake and drove
through some of his pastures on the hills and saw several newly born thor¬
oughbred white faced Hereford calves jump up and rustle through the tall
grass and bushes as the car neared them. We drove to the home of Roper7
Dial's Uncle Bowden6 Dial and had a happy visit with him. He went with us
to the Providence Methodist Church Cemetery where we joined him in rever¬
ential silence at the graves of his parents, Wm. C.b and Callia (Sims)
Dial, and his grandparents, Johnson4 and Nancy4 Dial, all of whom he had
known and loved. He is surely a courteous and a fine gentleman. From
Bowden6 Dial's we drove to the nearby town of Delta where I met Roper7
Dial's sister, Esther Mae7 Dial (Mrs. H. C. Sims) and her husband and
brother, Heston7 Dial. We went to the Delta Cemetery and viewed the graves
of their parents, Wm. Oscar6 and Eva Lou (Ingram) Dial, and their maternal
grandparents, John D. and Satyr a A. (Hill) Ingram.
On our trip we were also in Talladega and Wedowee and in the very
mountain vicinity, between Wedowee and Roanoke, in Randolph County, where
the Comhcuse Community once was but is no more. We crossed the short
Cornhouse Creek to the west and drove up to the ancient Swanshill area.
It was in the old Cornhouse Community that my Dial grandparents were
married in l859> at the home of my maternal great-grandparents, John W.
and Mary Amanda (Elliott) Carder. My grandmother Dial had moved back from
the area between Delta and Wedowee where she and my grandfather Dial prob¬
ably lived and where, no doubt, my mother, Savannah E.5 Dial, was born in
l86l, to stay with her parents at Cornhouse while my grandfather served in
the War Between the States in which he died of battle fatigue and typhoid
fever in January of 1863. I had always wanted to see Eastern Alabama about
which I had heard and studied and written so much but thought I probably
never would see. September 13, 19581 What a glorious day!
4. Excell7 Dial (Wm. Oscar6, Wm. C.5, Johnson4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry
Arthur1) fourth child and youngest son of Wm. Oscar6 and E/a Lou (Ingram)
Dial - b. Aug. 29, 1912; m» Mary Lois Jones, Dec. 29> 1955* Ruth Jones
(Mrs. Carl Heston Dial) and Lois Jones (Mrs. Excell Dial) were daughters
of Arthur and Sylvesta (Johnson) Jones of Bethel, Alabama. Excell7 Dial
has been a lifelong resident of Delta, Clay County, Alabama. He is a well
known and highly respected business man. He has operated a general store
and the Gulf Oil Company service station for many years. In 1954 he be¬
came an automobile dealer at Anniston, Alabama but still maintains his
residence at Delta.
1. Charles Farrell8 Dial - b. ab. 1955; attended the University of
Alabama and the Jacksonville State Teachers College.
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5* Esther Mae7 Dial (Wei. Oscar3, Wm. C.5, Johnson4, Colvill3, Martin2,
Henry Arthur1) dau. of Win. Oscar6 and Eva Lou (Ingram) Dial - b. Dec. 20,
1916, near Delta, Ala.; m. Hartford Carvel Sims July 10, 1937* Esther Mae7
Dial (Mrs. Hop Sims) is the Delta, Ala. Postmistress. MHop" Sims, as her
husband is known, runs a general merchandise store and the Shell Oil Company
service .
1. Jerome8 5/ wJ - b. ab. 1938. •
2. Jimmy Frank8 3]'/*\S - b. ab. 1939* '
6. Effie Rae7 Dial (Wm. Oscar6, Wm. C.5, Johnson4, Colvill3, Martin2,
Henry Arthur1) youngest dau. and child of Wm. Oscar6 and Eva Lou (Ingram)
Dial - b. June 10, 1919, near Delta, Ala.; m. James Herbert Wells, Jan. 18,
1948. Effie Rae7 Dial moved from her native home at Delta about 1941 to
Birmingham, Ala. where for Singer Sewing Centers she was the designer- sales
representative of the firm. About 1949 she joined Cabin Crafts Chenniles
and went to New York City for training in design, after which she worked
for a time as a designer at Dalton, Ga. When she and James H. Wells of
Sword's Creek, Va. married they moved to San Francisco where he is now
the district manager of his Insurance Company.
The information, other than the certified copies of marriage and death
records, concerning the children of Wm. Oscar6 and Eva Lou Dial, was largely
assembled, as I understand, by their dau., Esther Mae'’’ (Dial) Sims of Delta.
It was typed and mailed to me by James W. Davenport, brother of Louise Daven¬
port (Mrs. B. Roper Dial).
6. Sophronia Elizabeth5 Dial (Johnson4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1)
a dau. of Johnson4 and Nancy R.4 Dial - b. Apr. 12, 1856, Randolph Co., Ala.;
d. May 8, 1908 in Clay Co. in the vicinity of her birth; section of Clay Co. in
which she lived was taken from Randolph Co.; m. Leon W. Cook - b. May 26,
1856.
1. W. Oscar6 Cook - Pisgah Ala.; in 1956 was living at Henegar, Ala.
2. Lavada Bell6 Cook - b. Clay Co., Ala.; m. James W. Thomas, Nov. 25>
1899; lived at Rome, Ga. ; bur. Oak Knoll Cem., Rome, Ga. ; age 75*
Newspaper obituaries said her surviving children were 0. C.7 and
W. C.7 Thomas of Rome, Ga. ; Comer7 Thomas of Pisgah, Ala.; Mrs.
Homer7 Masters of Rome, Ga.; Mrs. C. 0.7 Hines, add. not given.
The articles said that a dau., Mrs. Hugh7 Manor, predeceased her.
3. Nancy Ellen6 Cook - m. H. C. Willingham; residence, Delta, Ala.
4. Hattie Arizona6 Cook - m. G. C. Garrett; residence, Rt. 2, Line-
ville, Ala.
5. Pearlie Mae6 Cook - m. J. W. Character; residence, Lineville, Clay
Co., Ala.
6. Arthur T.6 Cook - Oxford, Ala.; d. summer 1956.
7. Lola Mapie6 Cook - m. _ McKay; residence, Pyriton, Ala., near
Lineville.
8. Stinson Cook - mentioned as a half brother in the Rome, Ga. news¬
paper obit, of Lavada Bell6 Cook (Mrs. James W. Thomas).
The family record above, as received by Mrs. B. Roper Dial, in 1954,
from Hattie A.6 Cook (Mrs. G. C. Garrett) was copied and mailed to me by
Mrs. Dial. We are deeply indebted to Sophronia E.5 (Dial) Cook for having
preserved in her Holy Bible the family record of her beloved parents and of
her own immediate family. Unfortunately the Bible record of her family in¬
cludes initials only of the parents and children. A copy of the record,
just as I received it from Mrs. B. Roper Dial in 1954 is as follows:
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L. M. Cook was born February 6, 1898
L. W. Cook was born May 26, 1856 - father
S. E. Cook was born April the 12, 1856 - mother
W. 0. Cook October 24, 1877
L- B. Cook May 11, 1880
N. E. Cook August 16, 1882
H. A. Cook February 9, 1886(7)
L. E. Cook January 2, 1888(9)
P. M. Cook October 27 , 1898
A. F. M. Cook October 24, 1894
J. L. Payne was born July 22, 1856
Ellice Marvin Payne was born January the 28, 1878
Dorah Eulola Payne was born November the 16, 1879
L. C. Payne was born February 13, 1882
Hattie6 Cook (Mrs. G. C. Garrett) copied the above record from her
mother's Bible in longhand. Due to the age of the record, etc., it is
possible that some of the dates are in error. The record of the Cook
family, provided by Mrs. Garrett in 1954 will enable readers to know the
given names of most of those in the Bible record. John L. Payne, in the
above record, m. Lydia Ann M.5 Dial, sister of Sophronia E.5 (Dial) Cook.
The three other Paynes listed were children of John L. and Lydia5 (Dial)
Payne.
7. Nancy Ellen5 Dial (Johnson4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) dau. of
Johnson4 and Nancy R.4 Dial - b. July 16, l857> Randolph Co., Ala.; d. July
26, 1879, Dangerfield, Morris Co., Texas; m. Thomas W. Moon, Nov. 6, 1875*
1. Calvin Arthur6 Moon - b. Apr. 16, 1875J Mollie Barber; lived at
Lincoln, Ala. in 1954, and if alive now he, no doubt, still lives
there.
2. Etheridge6 Moon - m. Eula Creswell.
3. Leroy6 Moon.
4. Marcus6 Moon - m. Ada Clidwell.
5. Marshall6 Moon.
Some of the above information came through Mrs. B. Roper Dial from
Hattie6 (Cook) Garrett, and Arthur6 Moon of Lincoln, Ala. The date of his
birth was listed in the Family Record of his grandparents, Johnson4 and Nan¬
cy R.4 Dial, as recorded in the Bible of his Aunt Sophronia5 (Dial) Cook. I
have no records of births of his brothers.
8. Lydia Ann M.5 Dial (Johnson4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) dau. and
youngest child of Johnson4 and Nancy R.4 Dial - b. Jan. 19, i860, Randolph
Co., Ga. ; m. John L. Payne, who according to the Bible Record of Sophronia
(Dial) Cook was b. July 22, 1856. The John L. Payne family lived east of
Delta, near Rockdale, Ala.
1. Ellice Marvin6 Payne - b. Jan. 28, 1878; his widow lives at
Talladega, Ala.
2. Dora Eulola6 (Lola) Payne - b. Nov. 16, 1879 > Lester; last
add: Boon, Ala,
3. Lumas Clayton6 Payne - b. Feb. 13, 1882.
The dates of births of the three Payne children are from the Family
Bible of their Aunt Sophronia5 (Dial) Cook. Their given names have been sup¬
plied by their cousin Hattie6 (Cook) Garrett through Mrs. B. Roper Dial. The
Payne children and all of the progeny of Johnson4 ana Nancy R.4 Dial are de¬
scendants of Martin2 and Chrystie (Abercrombie) Dial through two of their
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1850 Census, Walton Co., Ga.
Johnson Dial
Nancy R. Dial
Isaac R. Lee
Sarah J. Lee
35 farmer b.
32 wife b.
8 her son b.
4 her dau.b.
in S. C.
in S. C.
in S. C.
in S. C.
i860 Census, Randolph Co., Ala.
Rockdale Post Office
Johnson Dial 43
Nancy R. Dial 39
William C. Dial 10
Sophronia Dial 4
Ellen Dial 3
Liddy Dial 9 mo
Isaac R. Lee 18
Sarah J. Lee 14
John C. Johnson 21
farmer
b.
in S. C
wife
b.
in S. C
son
b.
in Ala.
dau.
b.
in Ala.
dau.
b.
in Ala.
dau.
b.
in Ala.
her son
b.
in Ga.
her dau.
b.
in Ga.
farm hand b
. in Ga.
The i860 census record in the National Archives at Washington, D. C.
listed "Ladda" Dial, 9 mos. as a boy. Family records and the I87O census
make it clear that the enumerator made a mistake, so I have changed the
above census to show Lydia5 Dial, a dau., as the child of 9 months.
I87O Census, Clay Co., Ala. 1880 Census, Clay Co., Ala.
Lineville Post Office Father Mother
Johnson Dial
53 farmer
Born
S.C.
Johnson Dial 63 farmer
Born
S.C.
Born
S.C.
Born
S.C.
Nancy R. Dial
William C. Dial
50 wife
19 son
S.C.
Ala.
Nancy R. Dial 62 wife
S.C.
S.C.
S.C.
Sophronia C. Dial
Nancy Ellen Dial
14 dau.
12 dau.
Ala.
Ala.
Eugenia Right 26 house-
Ala.
S.C.
S.C.
Lydia Ann Dial
10 dau.
Ala.
keeper
The family record of the Johnson4 Dial family lists two sons, John M.5
Dial and Jonathan M.5 Dial who do not appear in the above census. They
died young. Nancy R.4 Dial was shown as 32 in the census of Walton Co., Ga.
in I85O. The 1850 and 1880 census records of her age are in harmony. She
died in 1884. She was no doubt ailing at the time the 1880 census was taken,
thus necessitating the employment of Eugenia Right to assist in housekeeping.
I87O Census, Clay Co., Ala. 1880 Census, Clay Co., Ala.
Delta Post
Office
Father
Mother
Born
Born
Born
Born
L. S. Sims
53 farmer
S.C.
William C. Dial 29 farmer
Ala.
S.C.
S.C.
Arinda Sims
51 wife
S.C.
Calliander Dial
26 wife
Ala.
S.C.
S.C.
Calliander Sims
16 dau.
Ala.
Larcus C. Dial
6 son
Ala.
Ala.
Ala.
Rosanna Sims
14 dau.
Ala.
Carson L. Dial
3 son
Ala.
Ala •
Ala.
Thomas Sims
9 son
Ala.
Luther B. Dial
1 son
Ala.
Ala.
Ala.
William C.5 Dial, son of Johnson4 and Nancy4 Dial, and Callia Sims were
m. Dec. 12, 1872. They were grandparents of B. Roper7 Dial of Birmingham.
Born after the 1880 census of Wm. C.5 Dial were Wm. Oscar6 Dial, Carlin
Johnson6 Dial, Ora Mae6 Dial and Lucius Akin6 Dial.
JONATHAN DIAL
4. Jonathan4 Dial (Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son of Colvill3 and
Lydia (Eastwood) Dial - b. ab. 1822, Laurens Co., S. C.; d. ab. 1897; bur.
Ferguson Cem.; m. Frances W. Ferguson, Jackson Co., Ga., Sept. 18, 1846 -
Mar. Bk. A3C, p. 3^1> Jackson Co. C. H., Jefferson, Ga. Frances W. Ferguson
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Charles and Celia Ferguson, both b. in S. C. Children, all b. in Jack-
son County:
1. John5 Dial - see subsequent data.
2. Eliza M-. 5 Dial - b. ab. 1849.
3. William5 Dial - b. ab. 1851.
4. Elizabeth5 Dial - b. ab. 1853; _ Huriel.
5. Celia Ann5 Dial - see subsequent data.
6. Charlie C.5 Dial - see subsequent data.
7. James5 Dial - b. ab. 1859; before 1870.
8. Joseph5 Dial - see subsequent data.
9. George David5 Dial. - see subsequent data.
10. Mary5 Dial - b. ab. 1872; m. James Thomas Brever; eight children,
five living, two sons and 3 daus.; two daus., Mrs. C. W.6 Wallace
and Mrs. MalG Hall, reside at Winder, Ga. The information on this
family came from Mrs. Wallace and Claude B. Huff.
The Ferguson Cem. is in Barrow County, formerly in Jackson County. It
is located to the left across the railroad just east of Statham on Highway
29 toward Athens. Many members of the Ferguson family and no doubt a number
of members of the Jonathan4 Dial family are buried in this 100 year old cem¬
etery. The cem. has long been inactive. It is accessible only across farm
land that is in cultivation or over the railroad track that is located on a
high bluff. The legends on the tombstones of Jonathan4 Dial and his brother
in-law, William Ferguson, are clear and distinct. Legends on the many other
tombstones, made of native rock, have weathered away, albeit the cem. is
kept very clean. Jonathan4 Dial's Confederate tombstone legend is as
follows :
Pvt. Jonathan Dial
White's Company
4 Ga. Cav .
C.S.A.
1. John5 Dial (Jonathan4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son of Jona¬
than4 and Frances (Ferguson) Dial - b. Jan. 5; 1848; d. in 1910; bur. Delay
Cem. in Jackson Co., now in Barrow Co.; m. Martha F. Evans, Dec. 22, 1872 -
see Mar. Bk. E, p. 36, Jackson Co. C. H. Martha F. Evans - b. Dec. 3> 1851;
d. June 5, 1926; bur. beside her husband. Children, all b. in Jackson Co.:
1. James Hastings6 Dial - b. in 1875; d. July 30, 1955; bur. Delay Cem.
m. Florida McLeroy, Dec. 13, 1896; Mar. Bk. C, p. 69 , Oconee Co. C.
H. Watkinsville, Ga.
I. James Augustus7 Dial - b. ab. 1915; add: R.F.D. Statham, Ga.
2. Frances Louise7 Dial - b. in 1917; d. in 1943; bur. Delay Cem.
2. Callie6 Dial - b. ab. 1876; bur. Delay Cem.
3« Philip L.6 Dial - b. ab. 1876; resides R.F.D. Watkinsville, Ga.; no
further record.
4. Franklin6 Dial - b. ab. 1879-
5* Arizona6 Dial - b. Jan. 30, I89O; m. W. E. Delay; add: Rt. 1, Stat¬
ham, Ga., ab. 2 mi. east of Statham, Highway 29; no further record.
I suspect there were other children of John5 and Martha (Evans) Dial,
not listed above. All who are listed except Arizona6 (Dial) Delay were
taken from the 1880 census of the family.
The Delay Cemetery is in Barrow Co., formerly a part of Jackson County.
It is clean and well kept. Apparently it is still active. The tombstones
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Statham to the left across the railroad off Highway 29 tovard Athens. Those
vho are buried in. the Delay Cemetery are members and descendants of the
pioneer Delay families including some Dials. The Dials vhose legends I
copied were as follows:
John Dial
1848-1910
Martha F. Dial
1851-1926
James Hastings Dial
Died July 30, 1955 at 80 yrs. of age
Odell Dial Estes
1895-1910
Victoria Dial
1882-1937
Wiley Dial Frances Louise Dial
1884-1952 1917-1943
John5 Dial was the oldest child of Jonathan4 and Frances (Ferguson)
Dial. James Hastings6 Dial was a son of John5 and Martha F. (Evans) Dial.
I feel sure that all others listed were their children too with the excep¬
tion of Frances Louise7 Dial. She was a dau. of James Hastings6 Dial and
is buried in his lot. James Hastings6 Dial was partially named for my
grandfather, Isaac James Hastings4 Dial.
5. Celia Ann5 Dial (Jonathan4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a dau. of
Jonathan4 and Frances (Ferguson) Dial - b. ab. 1855; m. Joseph Luke; d. ab.
1890.
1. Lydia Ann6 Luke - b. Sept. 9, 1886; m. Patton; lives near Winder,
Ga.
1. Joseph7 Patton.
2. Annie Love7 Patton.
3. Willie Mae 7 Patton.
4. Mary Frances7 Patton.
2. Carrie Lenore6 Luke.
3. Mattie6 Luke.
4. Henry6 Luke - dec'd.
5. James6 Luke - dec'd.
6. Cicero F.6 Luke - he and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anni¬
versary Sunday, Nov. 25, 1956, at Bogart, Ga., 250 guests attended.
1. L. H.7 Luke.
2. Mrs. Arthur7 (Luke) Whitehead.
3 . Lucille7 Luke .
The above information came to me in a letter from Lydia Ann6 (Luke) Pat¬
ton, dated Sept. 11, 1956, and from a newspaper story of the 60th wedding an¬
niversary. Mrs. Patton wrote that she had a brother-in-law, Weldon Huff, vho
lived at Bogart. She said that she had three sisters but mentioned only two
by name so the above list of children of Celia Ann5 Died. (Mrs. Joseph Luke)
may not be complete. Mrs. Patton wrote that she remembers a visit of Henry
Martin5 Dial, son of Martin4 Dial, of Arkansas, when she was a young girl.
Henry Martin5 Dial was her mother's first cousin. He was a grandson of
Colvill3 Dial. The six children listed above are not in chronological order.
6. Charlie C.5 Dial (Jonathan4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son of
Jonathan4 and Frances (Ferguson) Dial - b. ab. 1857; d. 1955; m. Lillian
Hammond .
1. Eva Darline6 Dial - m. Claude B. Huff; add: P. 0. Box 12, Statham, Ga.
2. Paralee6 Dial - add: Route 1, Statham, Ga.
3. Oda Bell6 Dial - add: Rt. 1, Statham, Ga.
The three children listed sire all the children of whom I have a record.
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Dial vas contained in a letter I received from Claude B. Huff.
8. Joseph5 Dial (Jonathan4, ColviH3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of
Jonathan4 and Prances (Ferguson) Dial. - b. Jan. 12, 1863; d. Feb. 11, 1935;
m. Josephine Tiller Dec. 25, 1892 - see Mar. Bk. B, p. 407, Oconee Co. C. H.
Josephine Tiller - b. May 5, 1873, Bogart, Oconee Co., Ga. ; add: 1700 Lump¬
kin St., Athens, Ga. (1957) She was a dau. of J. R. and Elizabeth (Woods)
Tiller.
1. Jessie6 Dial - b. Dec. 14, 18935 m. G. B. Nunnally Dec. 28, 1912.
1. Hurbert Wedford7 Nunnally.
2. Carlton6 Dial - b. Feb. 25, 1896; d. in 1897.
3. Lena Belle6 Dial - b. Nov. 8, 1900; m. M. L. Voyles Aug. 9, 1944;
no children; add: 1700 Lumpkin St., Athens, Ga.
4. Bennie Lee6 Dial - b. Feb. 3 > 1902; m. Gaynelle Jackson, 1932.
1. Granby Joe7 Dial.
2. Gynnlone7 Dial - m. _ Early.
5. Lallie Lavada6 Dial - b. June 6, 1904; m. R. A. Davis Aug. 5, 1922.
1. Florence7 Davis - m. Gardner.
2. Anne7 Davis - m. Wilkerson«
3. R. A.7 Davis, Jr.
6. Charlotte Launa6 Dial - b. Aug. 16, 1909; m. Julius P. Gaines Aug.
29, 1935; add: 374 Milledge Terrace, Athens, Ga.
1. Charlotte Launa7 Gaines.
7. Evelyn6 Dial - b. Feb. 22, 1912; twin brother d. at birth; m. John
M. Cheney Aug. 5> 19^3 •
1. John M.7 Cheney, Jr.
2. Joe7 Cheney.
8. Mildred Josephine6 Dial - b. Aug. 23> 1913) m. W. B. Looney, Jr.
June 10, 1931.
1. Mildred Betty7 Looney - m. _ Coile.
2. W. D.7 Looney.
3. Jacklynne7 Looney.
In a letter to me of Dec. 10, 1956, from Charlotte6 (Dial) Gaines con¬
cerning her father and grandfather Dial she said:
"My father, Joseph5 Dial was one of the oldest members of the Christian
Church to which he belonged. (Official name is Disciples of Christ Church).
My father often told us that he had two uncles who were Methodist ministers.
(One was Rev. John H.4 Dial and the other was Rev. Isaac Hastings4 Dial).
My mother says that she knows that my grandfather, Jonathan4 Dial was nei¬
ther a member of the Methodist or Christian Church but that he was religious
- she could not remember the denomination to which he belonged. My grand¬
father Dial must have been a great character. Well do I remember my father
telling me that his father owned and operated what was then called a Jug
Shop in which all kinds of pottery were made. My father said when he was
young that he would go on long selling trips in a covered wagon with his
father and that on the trips he wrould buy gifts to bring to his mother."
9. George David5 Dial (Jonathan4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1)
youngest son of Jonathan4 and Frances (Ferguson) Dial - b. Jan. 10, 1867;
d. Mar. 22, 1948; m. Mary Elizabeth Esco, Dec. 12, 1894 - see Mar. Bk. B,
p. 19, Oconee Co. C. H., Watkinsville, Ga. Mary Elizabeth (Esco) Dial -
b. May 1, i860; add: Rt. 1, Statham, Ga.
1. Myrtle6 Dial - b. Dec. 23, 1895; d. July 1> 1897*
2. Robert Lee6 Dial - b. Oct. 1, 1898; m. Lena Duke in 1920. Lena
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1. Dorothy7 Dial - b. Oct. 18, 1921; m. George Frank Garrison, Jr.,
May 15, 19*0; add: 1225 South Candler Road, Decatur, Ga.
1. George Frank8 Garrison, III - b. Feb. 6, 1944.
2. - Patricia Dianne8 Garrison - b. Sept. 18, 1947 .
3. Linda Sue8 Garrison - b. Dec. 27 , 1950.
4. Michael David8 Garrison - b. Jan. 22, 1955 •
3. Grady6 Dial - b. ab. 1900; d. in infancy.
4. Albert Lemar6 Dial - b. Mar. 25, 1902; m. Nettie Flossie Mobley, Jan
10, 1926. Nettie Flossie Mobley - b. May 18, 1911.
1. Mary Frances7 Dial - b. in 1927; m. Euranus McLaughlin ab. 1945*
1. Frances8 McLaughlin - b. ab. 1946.
2. Donald Eugene7 Dial - b. ab. 1935*
5. Henry Martin6 Dial - b. July 30, 1904; m. Ruby Clyde Burgess, Feb. 3
1939* Ruby Clyde Burgess - b. July 27 > 1912; no issue.
6. Clara Bell6 Dial - b. Nov. 28, 1909; m. William David Fincher, Apr.
21, I928. William David Fincher - b. Sept. 1, 1910; add: Rt. 1,
Statham, Ga.
1. William David / Fincher, Jr. - b. July 3> 1931; Alma Eugenia
Mobley, July 3, 1948.
1. William Ronald8 Fincher - b. Feb. 17, 19^9*
2. Cheryl Lou8 Fincher - b. Mar. 15, 1952.
3. James David8 Fincher - b. Jan. 17, 1955*
Clara Bell6 (Dial) Fincher in a letter dated Nov. 11, 1956, wrote about
how her father told her about how he travelled with his father in a wagon,
selling jugs, and how cold it was in some places they went compared to Ga.
"I remember when my father was living that my Aunt Mattie and my Aunt Mary,
two of his sisters, would come to visit us. They would dance and be jolly
and make us all happy. When they got together they had a Hoe-down."
In April 1956 I visited in the homes of Charlie5 Dial and his dau.,
Sallie6 Dial (Mrs. A. B. Jonah Clegg), near Monroe, County seat of Walton
Co., Ga. Charlie5 Dial's American lineage is - Charlie5 Dial (Gideon4,
Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1). I was never more cordially welcomed than
I was by Sallie6 and Jonah Clegg, her late beloved husband, and her dear
father, Charles5 Dial, 77. In the course of our first evening's visit,
Charlie5 Dial said that a number of Dial families lived at Bogart and he
hoped I could visit them. He said that he had visited two of their Dial
relatives who operated barbecue cafes at Athens. At Bogart, Mrs. Clegg
and I learned that many Dial families did live in that vicinity and had
lived there for more than 100 years. They suggested that we call upon H.
M.6 Dial who operated a store and a small factory a few miles away. When
we arrived at the store Mr. Dial greeted us. I told him who we were and
our purpose and then I said, "I'll bet I can tell you what your given names
are. Your full name is Henry Martin6 Dial, isn't it?" He replied that it
was. Then he asked me how I knew it and I told him that the name had been
traditional in the Dial family for many generations. At this point he told
me that his late father, David5 Dial, had a first Cos., now dec'd., who
lived at Kedron in Jefferson Co., Ark., by the name of Henry Martin5 Dial
and that he remembered him well. He told me that his grandfather's name
was Jonathan4 Dial and that everybody called him "Jot". At once, I real¬
ized that Jonathan4 Dial and Martin4 Dial, father of the late Henry Martin5
Dial, of Jefferson Co., Ark., Johnson4 Dial of Ala., and my grandfather,
Isaac Hastings4 Dial were brothers, four of the seven sons of Colvill3 and
Lydia Dial. We visited his widowed mother, Mrs. David Dial, and sister,
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warmly of her husband's first Cos., the late Henry Martin5 Dial, of Kedron,
Arkansas. She said that her father-in-law, Jonathan4 Dial, had a brother
who was a Methodist preacher, Rev. John H.4 Dial. She said that her sis¬
ter-in-law, Jo.sie Dial, widow of her husband's brother, Joseph, lived at
Athens. She said that she knew more about the Dial family than any one she
knew. We visited Paralee6 Dial, a dau. of the late Charles5 Dial, another
son of Jonathan4 Dial. We called upon Arizona Dial6 (Mrs. W. F. Delay).
She is a widowed dau. of the late John5 Dial, oldest son of Jonathan4.
Most of the Dial relatives with whom Mrs. Clegg and I talked reported
with enthusiasm a visit of Henry Martin5 Dial, of Ark., and his uncle,
Rev. John H.4 Dial, who also lived in Ark. at that time. They said that
Henry Martin5 Dial took a group of his Georgia relatives as his personal
guests to Atlanta where he took them on a tour of the city and to a show and
treated them to a fine dinner and brought them home. In discussing that
memorable trip Mrs. Delay said, "I was not allowed to go because my parents
said I was too young. I shall never forget how I stood in the front door
crying my eyes out as other members of our family joined the relatives who
were going on the trip as guests of my father's prosperous Ark. cousin."
Most of the relatives told us that the eventful visit of Henry Martin5 Dial
and his uncle, Rev. John H.4 Dial, occurred after the death of Henry5
Martin's first wife, Christie6 (Studdard) Dial, his first Cos. They said
they remembered later on when Henry Martin5 Dial m. Beulah Duke, in Carroll
Co., Georgia.
Mrs. Clegg and I agreed that the visit with Mrs. Josephine Dial, affec¬
tionately known as "Josie," at Athens, Ga., was one of the most interesting
and inspiring visits we ever had. One of her daus., Charlotte6 Dial (Mrs.
Julius P. Gaines) was there and was interested in the object of our visit.
I asked Mrs. Dial if she had heard her late husband say that he lost a Dial
uncle in the War Between the States. Her answer was that she had heard him
say many times that he lost two Dial uncles in the War. She said she would
sign a statement to that effect which she has done. During our visit she
spoke reverently of her late husband, Joseph5 Dial. She said that she and
he lived happily together for forty-four years without a single cross word.
Amazing but understandable when one knows Mrs. Dial and when one hears about
Joseph5 Dial from his children! At 83, Josie Dial's mind was extremely ac¬
tive and alert.
Prior to our visits at Statham and Athens I had felt certain of my
grandfather Isaac Hastings4 Dial's relationship in the Dial family. I knew
he died in the Confederate Army. I knew that a Pvt. Colvill4 Dial enlisted
as a Confederate soldier in Jackson Co., Ga. In our visits I learned of
Willie5 Dial who was an orphaned only child by the death of his father in
the war. Mrs. Clegg discovered the mar. license record of Colvill4 Dial,
Jr., to Catharine Canady, at the Clarke Co. C. H. at Athens. A surviving
dau. of "Willie"5 Dial, with whom we visited in Athens, recognized the
couple as her grandparents. Now I had learned, as Mrs. Josephine Dial had
reported, that not only did my grandfather lose his life in the Confederate
Army but that he had a brother, Colvill4 Dial, Jr., who lost his life too.
I was sure that there could no longer be any doubt that Johnson4, Jonathan4,
Martin4, William4, John H.4, Colvill4, Jr., and Isaac Hastings4 Dial were
brothers and that they were sons of Colvill3 and Lydia (Eastwood) Dial.
Later on, Jennie6 Hellams (Mi's. Robert P. Sweeny) of Chevey Chase, Md., gave
me the copy of the record of my grandfather's parental family which
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Emma McSwain5 Dial long ago by Henry Martin5 Dial of Kedron, Ark., a son of
Martin4 Dial. Miss Emma5 Dial had willed her family papers to her niece,
Jennie6 (Hellams) Sweeny. Miss Emma5 Dial was a^grand-dau. and Mrs. Sweeny
is a^ gr- granddau . of Martin2 Dial, descendants through his youngest son,
William3 Dial of S. C.
"TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
"My name is Mrs. Josephine Dial. I live at 1700 South Lumpkin Street,
Athens, Georgia. I was born on May 5, l873> at Bogart in Oconee County,
Georgia. My father's name was J. R. Tiller. My mother's maiden name was
Elizabeth Woods.
"I married Joseph Dial on Dec. 26, 1892. He was born in Jackson County,
Georgia, on January 12, 1863* He died at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens,
Clarke County, Ga., on February 11, 1935* His father's name was Jonathan
Dial. He was born in South Carolina about 1822. He died at Bogart in
Oconee County, Ga., about 1897* My Husband’s mother's maiden name was
Frances W. Ferguson. She was born in Georgia about l831» She died the
first part of February, 1915* in Oconee County, Georgia.
"During the forty-four years of our extremely happy married life I often
heard my husband, Joseph Dial, discuss his family. I heard him say many
times that his father, Jonathan Dial, lost two brothers in the War Between
the States."
"Dated at Athens, Clarke County; Georgia, this June 20, 19 36."
(Signed) Joseph! ne Dial
Mrs. Josephine Dial"
1850 Census, Jackson
Co.,
Ga.
1850 Census, Jackson Co.
, Ga.
(near Statham, now in Barrow Co.)
Charles Ferguson
57 farmer
b.
S.C.
Celia Ferguson
57 wife
b.
S.C.
Jonathan Dial 27
farmer b.
in
S.C.
Lucy Ferguson
26 dau.
b.
S.C.
Frances W. Dial 19
wife
b.
in
Ga.
Elizabeth Ferguson
14 dau.
b.
Ga .
John Dial 1
son
b.
in
Ga.
Eliza M. Ferguson
12 dau.
b.
Ga.
Eliza M. Dial 3 mo.
dau.
b.
in
Ga .
Mary S. Ferguson
9 dau.
b.
Ga.
Frances W. Dial's maiden name was Frances W. Ferguson of Jackson Co.,
Ga. Her parents and the parents of her husband, Jonathan4 Dial, were b. in
S. C. Proof of this fact is reflected by the 1880 census of Jonathan and
Frances Dial. Charles and Celia Ferguson were the parents of Frances W.
Ferguson (Mrs. Jonathan Dial), 19, and William Ferguson, 28, both of whose
families were living on adjoining farms. There were probably other older
Ferguson children who had married before 1850.
i860 Census, Jackson
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1870 Census, Jackson
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Jonathan Dial
37 potter b.
in
S.C.
Jonathan Dial
47
potter
b.
in
S.C.
Frances Dial
28 wife
b.
in
Ga .
Frances Dial
39
wife
b.
in
Ga.
John Dial
11 son
b.
in
Ga •
John Dial
21
son
b.
in
Ga .
Eliza Dial
10 dau.
b.
in
Ga.
William Dial
19
son
b.
in
Ga.
William Dial
9 son
b.
in
Ga.
Elizabeth Dial
17
dau.
b.
in
Ga.
Elizabeth Dial 7 dau.
b.
in
Ga.
Celia A. Dial
14
dau.
b.
in
Ga.
Celia Dial
5 dau.
b.
in
Ga.
Charles Dial
12
son
b.
in
Ga.
Charles Dial
3 son
b.
in
Ga.
Joseph Dial
8
son
b.
in
Ga.
James Dial 11
mo. son
b.
in
Ga.
David Dial
4
son
b.
in
Ga.
Mary Dial
1
dau.
b.
in
Ga.
Lucy Ferguson 17 her niece
b.
Ga.
James Wm. Dial
14
his nephew b,
.Ga.
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, Ga .
Born
(Now in Barrow Co.)
Father Mother
Born Born
Jonathan Dial
-
58
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farmer
S. C.
S. C.
S. C.
Frances Dial
-
49
-
wife
Ga.
S. C.
S. C.
Charles Dial
-
23
-
son
Ga.
S. C.
Ga.
Joseph Dial
-
17
-
son
Ga.
S. C.
Ga •
David Dial
-
12
-
son
Ga.
S. C.
Ga.
Mary Dial
-
10
-
dau.
Ga.
S. C.
Ga.
Mattie Dial
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8
-
dau.
Ga .
S. C.
Ga.
i860 Census -
Santa
Fe District, Jackson
Born
Co., Ga.
Father
Born
Mother
Born
John Dial
-
52
-
Jug Factory -
Ga •
S. C.
Ga •
Martha F. Dial
-
28
-
wife
Ga •
Ga.
Ga •
James Hastings Dial
-
5
-
son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Callie Dial
-
4
-
dau.
Ga.
Ga •
Ga.
Philip Dial
-
2
-
son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Franklin Dial
- 5
mo.
-
son
Ga.
Ga .
Ga.
Jonathan4 Dial's post
office address in i860 was
at Athens,
County
of Clarke County, Ga. James William6 Dial, called "Willie" by Jonathan5
Dial to distinguish him from his son, William6, was a son of Colvill5 Dial,
Jr., who lost his life in the War Between the States. John5 and Martha
(Evans) Dial and their son, James Hastings6 Dial, are buried in the Delay
Cemetery.
MARTIN DIAL
6. Martin4 Dial (Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of Colvill3 and
Lydia (Eastwood) Dial - b. Apr. 15, l825> Laurens Co., S. C.; a. June 11,
l897> Jefferson Co., Ark.; bur. Mt. Zion Cem. near Kedron, Ark.; m. Mary Ann5
Studdard, Apr. 7, 1853, a second Cos., Talladega Co., Ala. Mary Ann5 Stud-
dard - b. Jan. 14, 1836, Walton Co., Ga. ; d. July 13, 1904, Jefferson Co.,
Ark.; bur. beside her husband, Mt. Zion Cem.; dau. of Joseph and Christi4
(Dial) Studdard. Christi4 Dial - b. ab. l8ll, Laurens Co., S. C.; d. after
1880; bur. Mt. Zion Cem.; dau. of Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Jr.; m.
Joseph Studdard, Dec. 30, 1830, Walton Co., Ga. Children, all b. and d. in
Jefferson Co., Ank., except Elijah5 Dial:
1. Elijah5 Dial - b. ab. 1854 in Ala.; d. in 1855; bur. Dials Family
Cem., on the Johnson4 Dial place, then in Randolph Co., now in Clay
Co.; the Johnson4 Dial land is now owned by his grandson, Bowden0
Dial. (1958).
2. Christi5 Dial - b. Oct. 12, 1856; d. Oct. 12, 1859; bur. Mt. Zion
Cem.
3. John W.5 Dial - b. May 22, 1858; d. May 21, i860; bur. Mt. Zion Cem.
4. Henry Martin5 Dial - see subsequent data.
5- Joseph J.5 Dial - b. Nov. 2, 1865; d. Nov. 11, 1867; bur. Mt. Zion
Cem.
In the great pine forest area of Jefferson Co., Ark., Martin4 Dial was
a dynamic, useful and influential citizen who acquired a large estate. It is
said that he left 2,000 A. of rich pine land which were preserved and im¬
proved and passed on by his only surviving child, Henry Martin5 Dial, to Mrs.
Henry Martin Dial, his second wife, and their children, Henry Martin0 Dial,
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The records of Jefferson and Cleveland Counties in Ark. from the time
Martin4 Dial moved to that section in 1855 until his death in 1897 contain
many records of Martin 4 Dial such as the purchase and sale of land, service
on Grand Juries and as a guardian for minors of relatives of himself and his
wife. Like most of his brothers he served in the Confederate Army during
the War Between the States.
4. Henry Martin5 Dial (Martin4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son of
Martin4 and Mary Ann5 (Studdard) Dial - b. in 1863 and d. in 1945, Jeffer¬
son Co., Ark.; bur. Mt. Zion Cem. near Kedron, Ark.; m. 1st, Christi6
Studdard, a first Cos., ab. 1897* Jefferson Co., Ark. Christi6 Studdard -
b. Sept. 25 j l869> d. of childbirth complications June 3> 1899* Jefferson
Co., Ark.; bur. beside her husband; m. 2nd, Beulah Duke, Nov. 3> 190*+> Car-
roll Co., Ga. - see Mar. Bk. I, p. 626, Carrollton, Ga. C. H. Beulah I.
Duke - b. in 1878, Carroll Co., Ga.; a dau. of W. D. and Elizabeth David
(Smith) Duke, both b. in S. C.
(By 1st mar. )
1. Lydia Ann6 Dial - b. Mar. 21, 1899; d. June 5> 1899, Jefferson Co.,
Ark.; bur. Mt. Zion Cem.
(By 2nd mar. )
2. Henry Martin6 Dial, Jr. - b. Oct. 1, 1905; m. Cecil Iris Trucks of
Cleveland Co., Ark., July 5> 1930. Cecil Iris Trucks - b. Sept.
11, 1911 ; dau. of J. D. and Lola C. (Peek) Trucks.
1. Margaret Ann7 Dial - b. Jan. 14, 1932; Nevada State Home Econ¬
omics Special Representative with headquarters in the Fleisch-
mann's Memorial Bldg., University of Nev. at Reno, Nev. Add:
Rt. 1, Box 424, Pine Bluff, Ark. (1958).
2. Henry Carter7 Dial - b. Mar. 25> 1936; grad. A. & M. College,
Monticello, Ark.; football coach, Elam High School, Elam, Ark.
Add: Elam, Ark. or Rt. 1, Box 424, Pine Bluff, Ark. (1958).
3. Patsy Marie7 Dial - b. July 21, 1938; student A. & M. College,
Monticello, Ark.; Add: Rt. 1, Box 424, Pine Bluff, Ark. (1958)*
3. Buford6 Dial - b. Mar. 7> 191*+; not m.; resides with his mother,
Beulah I. Duke (Mrs. Henry Martin) Dial, Sr., comer of Holland St.
and Dollarway Rd. on Highway 65, Pine Bluff, Ark.
Henry Martin6 Dial, Jr. is an outstanding merchant, land owner and
citizen of Jefferson Co., Ark. His add. is Rt. 1, Box 424, Pine Bluff,
Ark.
Dial monuments are among the nicest in Mt. Zion Cem., including those
of Martin4 and Mary Ann5 Dial and their children who died in Ark., and of
Christi6 Dial, 1st wife of Henry Martin5 Dial, and their infant dau., Lydia
Ann6 Dial. An impressive double monument marks the grave of Henry Martin5
Dial which includes the name of his surviving second wife, Beulah I. Dial.
All dates of deaths reflected above as well as the date of birth of Beulah
I. Dial are taken from legends on these monuments. Legends on the monuments
of the parents of Cecil Iris Trucks (Mrs. Henry Martin) Dial, Jr. in Mt.
Zion's Cem. are as follows:
J. D. (Pink) Trucks
Eom June 4, 1878
Died April 16, 1956
Lola C . Peek
Wife of J. D. Trucks
Bora Nov. 30, I883
Died Jan. 10, 1953
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Henry Martin5 Dial., so I have been told by many relatives in Ark., Ga. ,
and Ala. who knew him veil, was a remarkably able, interesting and unselfish
gentleman. It was he who preserved, improved and passed on to his family
the substantial estate that he inherited from his father. He engaged in a
vide correspondence and visited personally and took an active and sympathetic
and helpful interest in his "connections" and in people generally. He tra¬
veled widely for a man of his day and time. All who are interested in this
history are deeply indebted to him for his part in it. It was he who mailed
a record of his father's parental family to the late Miss Emma McSwain5 Dial.
In the summer of 1955 I visited briefly with Beulah Duke (Mrs. Henry Martin)
Dial. Among other things she said:
1. That her mother, Elizabeth Smith (Mrs. W. D. ) Duke and Hannah M. Smith
(Mrs. John H. ) Dial, the Meth. minister's 1st wife and mother of all of his
children, were sisters.
2. That it is well known among the many Dial descendants in Jefferson Co.,
Ark. that Martin4 Dial who settled in said County before 1856 and William4
Dial v,Tho came to the County in 1870 were brothers.
3. That it is equally well known by all the connections that Rev. John H.4
Dial was a brother of Martin4 and William4 Dial.
4. That her late husband spoke to her from time to time of his Uncle
Johnson4 Dial in Ala., and that he mentioned other Uncles but she did not
recall their names.
i860 Census, Jefferson Co., Ark.
(Lehi Post Office)
Martin Dial - 35 “ farmer b. in S.
Mary Ann Dial - 24 - wife b. in Ga.
I87O Census, Jefferson Co., Ark.
(Whiteville Township)
C. Martin Doyle 45 farmer b. in S.C.
liary Ann Doyle 35 wife b. in Ga.
Henry M. Doyle 7 son b. in Ark.
Mary Ann5 Dial wTas a dau. of Joseph and Christi4 (Dial) Studdard. The
census enumerator misspelled the surnames in the 1880 census, which was of¬
ten done. Tradition is that the ancient family may actually have spelled
their surnames as "Doyle."
1880 Census, Jefferson Co., Ark.
Father Mother
Bora Bora Born
Martin Dial
55
farmer
S. C.
S. C.
S. C.
Mary Ann Dial
45
wife
Ga .
Ga.
S. C.
Henry Martin Dial
16
son
Ark.
S. C.
Ga.
WILLIAM DIAL
7» William4 Dial (Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) seventh child of Coi-
vill3 and Lydia (Eastwood) Dial - b. ab. 1827; Laurens Co., S. C.; d. be¬
fore 1900; bur. Mt. Zion Cem., near Kedron, Jefferson Co., Ark.; m. Martha
Frances Estes, Apr. 25; 1859 ” see Mar. Bk. 1827 to 1882, Carroll Co. C. H.
Carrollton, Ga. Martha Frances Estes - b. in Ga. ab. 1837; d. after 1904;
dau. of Bailey and Talitha Estes; bur. beside her husband.
1. John B. G.5 Dial - b. in 1859; Carroll Co., Ga. ; never m. ; no fur¬
ther record.
2. Marshall Franklin5 (Frank) Dial - see subsequent data.
3* Elizabeth S.5 Dial - b. in 1867; Carroll Co., Ga.; d. ab. 1888;
near Kedron, Ark.; m. Frank Kelly ab. 1886.
1. Frank6 Kelly, Jr. - b. ab. 1887, near Kedron.
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4. William J.5 Dial - b. in l8o9> Carroll Co., Ga.; m. Sarah McKinney,
Aug. 4, 1897 - see Mar. Records, Cleveland Co. C. H., Rison, Ark.;
no issue; no further record.
5. Mattie Christie5 Dial - b. ab. i860, near Kedrcn, Ark.; m. Amos P.
Trucks, July 16, 1897 - see Mar. Records, Cleveland Co. C. H., Rison,
Ark.; no issue; both bur. Mt. Zion Cem. A beautiful monument, with
their legends, near that of her father, stands in tribute to them.
William4 Dial no doubt lived near his parental family in Ala. prior to
his marriage in l859« His parents lived in Randolph Co. at that time. On
Feb. 13, l857> He sold 158 A. of land in the adjoining Talladega Co. to
Robert W. Trucks - see Deed Bk. K, p. 183, Talladega Co. C. H., Talladega,
Ala. William4 Dial served as a pvt. in Co. F. 19th Bat. of the Georgia Inf.
during the War Between the States. In Pvt. Joe Cobb’s History, "Carroll Co.
Ga. and Her People," published in 1906, he wrote that there were 86 in Co. F.
of the 19th Bat., 25 of whom were killed in action and 25 of whom died of
wounds, making a total loss of 48 men, more than one -half of the Co. Henry
F.6 Dial, a grandson of William4 Dial, in a letter dated Sept. 20, 1955> said
that his grandfather Dial was a good and an esteemed citizen but that he was
not the driving, aggressive and influential type. When one reflects upon
William4 Dial's fierce experiences in his war service it is easy to under¬
stand hoW he could have become a rather subdued man. Henry F.6 Dial wrote
me that his grandmother who, before marriage, was Martha Frances Estes, was
forceful and influential. "My grandmother Dial," he says, "must have been
raised in a family of affluence and culture." That her parents, Bailey and
Talitha Estes, were very much interested in education was reflected by their
i860 Carroll Co., Ga. census in which it was reported that all of the 7 chil¬
dren above 4 years of age were attending school. Few parents in those days
were financially able to educate all of their children.
2. Marshall Franklin5 Dial (William4, Colvill3, Martin2 3, Henry Arthur1) son
of William4 and Martha Frances (Estes) Dial, known as Frank5 Dial - b. Mar.
9, l86l, Carroll Co., Ga.; d. Apr. 9, 1928; bur. Graceland Cem., Pine Bluff,
Jefferson Co., Ark.; m. Esther Anne Gray, Jan. 1, 1884. Esther Anne Gray -
b. July 25 , 1866; d. Dec. 20, 1949; bur. beside her husband.
1. John Marion6 Dial - b. Dec. 13, 1886, near Kedron, Ark.; d. Nov. 8,
1946 ; bur. Graceland Cem., Pine Bluff, Ark.; m. Claudia England, Dec.
27, 1906 - see Jefferson Co. Mar. Bk. P, p. 118, Pine Bluff, Ark.
Claudia England - b. in 1888; d. July 16, 1945; bur., beside her hus¬
band; no issue.
2. Henry Franklin6 Dial - b. July 22, 1887, near Kedron, Ark.; m. Min¬
nie Roane McGaughy, Sept. 5> 1916 at Eldorado, Union Co., Ark.,
where she was a school teacher at that time; add: 1021 W. 23rd St.,
Pine Bluff, Ark. (1958).
1. Frances7 Dial - b. Nov. 2, 1917, Jefferson Co., Ark.; m. Z. L.
Crawford ab. 1947. Z. L. Crawford - b. Oct. 26, 1919; add: 806
W. 14th St., Pine Bluff, Ark.
1. Richard Stephen8 Crawford - b. May 5> 1948.
2. Marjorie Ann8 Crawford - b. June 17, 1950.
2. Henry Franklin7 Dial, Jr. - b. Oct. 8, 1926, Jefferson Co., Ark.;
m. Mary Lauck Hill, Jan. 19, 1957* Mary Lauck Hill - b. Feb. 9,
1927, Front Royal, Va. Add: 802 Hepler Rd., Richmond, Va. (1958)
1. Marcia Anne8 Dial - b. Oct. 9, 1958.
3. Mattijc Bell6 Dial - b. Mar. 27, 1889, Cleveland Co., Ark.; d. Feb. 4,
I949I bur. Graceland Cem., Pine Bluff, Ark.; m. William Courtney,
July 13, 1918 - see Jefferson Co. Mar. Bk. Y, p. 551, Pine Bluff, Ark
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1. William Franklin7 Courtney - b. July 5, 1919, Pine Bluff,
Ark.; add: 3301 Milton St., Dallas, Texas.
2. Doris Lee'' Courtney - b. Nov. 7, 1923, Pine Bluff, Ark.; m.
Wesley Wise Swepston, Mar. 1, I9I42; add: Tyler St., Little
Rock, Ark.
1. Martha Jean8 Swepston - b. July 25, 1948.
2. Mary Lucille8 Swepston - b. Oct. 22, 1954.
3. Lucille Mae 7 Courtney - b. Aug. 23, 1925, Pine Bluff, Ark.;
add: Tyler St., Little Rock, Ark.
4. Charles Marcus6 Dial - b. Sept. 12, I89I, Rison, Cleveland Co.,
Ark.; d. ab. 1952 , Keiser, Miss. Co., Ark., near border of Mo.;
bur. at Kennett, County seat of Dunklin Co., Mo.; in. Minnie Lee
Jones of Conway, Faulkner Co., Ark., ab. 1917. Minnie Lee Jones -
b. Aug. 24, 1893, Conway, Ark.; a dau. of William Newton and Thomasine
(Henry) Jones. Mrs. Charles Marcus Dial's add. is Kennett, Mo.(1958).
1. Mary Nell'' Dial - b. Mar. 3, 1919; Humphrey, Ark. Co., Ark.; m.
Laudius Wilkes ab. 1942; add; 5526 Plaza Lane, Wichita, Kansas.
1. Barbara Jean8 Wilkes - b. Jan. 19, 1944, Annapolis, Arundel
Co., Md.
2. Charles Marcus8 Wilkes - b. Mar. 20, 1948, Little Rock,
Pulaski Co., Ark.
2. Charles Marion7 Dial - b. Mar. 3, 1921, Humphrey, Ark. Co., Ark.;
m. Martha Louise Landers ab. 1950. Martha Louise Landers - b.
June 30, 1928, Warren, Bradley Co., Ark.; add: Kennett, Dunklin
Co. Mo. (1958).
1. Charles Marcus8 Dial, II - b. Feb. 19, 1952, Dallas, Dallas
Co., Texas.
2. Alan Michael8 Dial - b. Jan. 5, 1955, Kennett, Mo.
3. Martha Lynn8 Dial - b. June 6, 1956, Kennett, Mo.
In his letter to me of Sept. 20, 1955, Henry F.6 Dial alluded to the
cultural background and educational interests of his grandmother Dial. He
said: "When my father, Marshall Franklin5 (Frank) Dial, was a boy on the par¬
ental farm, near Kedron, that his mother gave him a good book and urged him
to read it and to read the family Bible. He became interested in reading.
He borrowed and read every book he could find in the sparsely settled area
in the pine forests of Jefferson and Cleveland Counties. When George Peabody,
of Massachusetts, the wealthy dry goods merchant and philanthropist, gave
$3,500,000 to establish the Peabody Educational Fund to help children of the
southern and southwestern states obtain a finished education my father was
one of the two boys in Arkansas who through competitive examination won Pea¬
body scholarships to attend school at the Peabody Institute at Nashville,
Tennessee, with all expenses paid for four years. My father spent the en¬
tire four years there and visited home only once in that long period of
time. "
As one reflects upon the devotion and vision of Martha Estes (Mrs. Wm.
Dial), the outstanding record of her son, Frank5 Dial in education and as an
outstandingly successful executive in industry, it is easy to understand.
One of the three sons of Marshall Franklin5 and Esther Anne (Gray) Dial
was a successful lumberman and the other two were outstanding public school
administrators. William Courtney, the husband of their only dau., Mattie6
Dial, was a cotton buyer at Pine Bluff. John M.6 Dial was the lumberman.
He owned and operated a number of big pine lumber mills. His estate was
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somewhat reduced in his latter days by a devastating fire at his principal,
mill. Henry F.6 Dial retired in 1957 after 35 years as a teacher and ad¬
ministrator in the Pine Bluff Public Schools. During that 35 year period he
served for 5 years as a teacher, 14 years as principal of the high school and
the last 16 years as Supt. of the schools. He had officially retired in the
summer of 1955 hut he was soon drafted for Supt. for 2 more years when his
elected successor resigned because of illness. In 1955> the Board of Educa¬
tion at Fine Bluff, in a statement published in the Pine Bluff newspaper,
said of him, "We do not say that no other city has as good a Superintendent
as Henry Franklin6 Dial, but we do say that we are sure that no city has a
better one." Mr. Dial, now in retirement, is serving one-half time in an
administrative and supervisory capacity in a Business College of Pine Bluff.
Charles Marcus6 Dial was a public school teacher and administrator for a
long period of time. He first taught in the public schools of Holly Grove,
Monroe Co., Ark. He was Supt. of the public schools of Tuckerman, in Jackson
Co., and in Keiser in Miss. Co., Ark. He had served as Supt. of the Keiser
public schools, I am told, for 15 years or more prior to his death, just 2
years before retirement age.
Z. L. Crawford, husband of Frances7 Dial, the dau. of Henry F.6 and
Minnie Roane (McGaughy) Dial, is proprietor of the Crawford Furniture Store
of Pine Bluff.
Henry Franklin7 Dial, Jr. served in the U. S. Navy from 1944 to 1946.
He graduated from the School of Business Administration at Southern Methodist
University of Dallas, Texas, with the BBA degree in 1949* He is now a repre¬
sentative of Armstrong Cork Corp. of Richmond, Va.
William Franklin7 Courtney, oldest child and only son of the late
Mattie6 Dial and her late husband, William Courtney, enlisted in the U. S.
Army during World War II for a period of 3 years, 1944 to 1947 , 15 months of
which time he was in the South Pacific and in Japan, He served as Tech. Sgt.
of the 3155^4 Intelligence Signal Service Co. at home and abroad. He grad¬
uated from the School of Business with the BBA degree in 1949 , and from the
School of Law of Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, with the T.T.B
degree, and with high honors, in 1955* Wm. F.7 Courtney, who became a Cert¬
ified Public Accountant in January 1950* is c>n the legal staff as Tax Attor¬
ney of the United States Steel Corp., Oil Well Supply Div., at Dallas, Texas.
Wesley Wise Swepston, husband of Doris Lee7 Dial, dau. of the late Wil¬
liam and Mattie6 (Dial) Courtney, is in the life ins. business at Little Rock.
Lucille Mae7 Courtney, a dau. and the youngest child of the late Wm. and
Mattie6 (Dial) Courtney, is a secretary at Little Rock, Ark.
Laudius Wilkes, husband of Mary Nell7 Dial, dau. of the late Charles
Marcus6 and Minnie Lee (Jones) Dial, is a graduate of the U. S. Naval Acad¬
emy at Annapolis, Md. He was an instructor there for a few years following
his graduation. He is now a full Commander in the United States Naval Re¬
serve. He served actively in that capacity during World War II.
Charles Marion7 Dial, son of the late Charles Marcus6 and Minnie Lee
Dial, attended the Univ. of Miss, at Oxford from which he graduated with the
B. S. degree in Pharmacy. During World War II he was a Pharmacist Mate in
the Navy and was attached to the U. S. Marines with whom he served in the
South Pacific. He is now the proprietor of Dial's Pharmacy at Kennett, Mo.
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Bora
Born
Bailey Estes
45
farmer S. C
William Dial
31
farmer
S. C.
Talitha Estes
41
wife
Ga .
Martha F. Dial
22
wife
Ga.
Mahal a Estes
19
dau.
Ga.
John B. G. Dial
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son
Ga.
Zeppmiah Estes
17
son
Ga.
Amanda C. Estes
15
dau.
Ga.
I87O Census - Jefferson Co., Ark.
Susan M. Estes
13
dau.
Ga.
(Whiteville Township)
Sarah A. E. Estes
. 11
dau.
Ga .
George W. Estes
10
son
Ga.
Born
Louisa Estes
7
dau.
Ga.
William Doyle
43
farmer
S. C.
John T. Estes
4
son
Ga.
Martha F. Doyle
33
wife
Ga.
I ? Estes
2
son
Ga .
John Doyle
11
son
Ga.
Frank Doyle
9
son
Ga.
Above census reflected the
fact that
Elizabeth Doyle
3
dau.
Ga .
all the children
over
4 yrs
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William J. Doyle
5
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son
Ga •
were attending school
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William4 Dial
was
a son of Colvill3 and Lydia (Eastwood) Dial.
His-
wife, Martha Frances Dial, vas
a dau.
of Bailey and Talitha Estes.
Their
dwelling was No.
2
in
the i860 Carroll
Co., Ga. census.
The :
Estes
dwelling
vas No. 1. The enumerator in I87O misspelled, the surnames of Dial as Doyle.
1880 Census - Bowman Township, Dorsey, now Cleveland Co., Ark.
Father Mother
Born Born Born
William Dial
53
farmer
S. C.
S. C.
S.
Martha F. Dial
42
wife
Ga.
S. C.
Ga.
John B. G. Dial
21
son
Ga.
S. C.
Ga.
Elizabeth S. Dial
13
dau.
Ga .
S. C.
Ga.
William J. Dial
11
son
Ga.
S. C.
Ga.
A dau., Mattie Christi5 Dial, was bora in 1880 after the census was ta¬
ken. In the i860 census, the second son of Wm.4 and Martha Dial, Marshall
Franklin5 (Frank) Dial, 19, father of Henry F.6 Dial, was living in the home
of Gus6 Studdard and attending school. Gus6 Studdard was a son of James5
Studdard, oldest child of Joseph and Christi4 (Dial) Studdard. Christi4 Dial
was one of the oldest children of Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Jr.
1880 Census - Whiteville Township, Jefferson Co., Ark.
Father Mother
Born Born Born
Frank Dial 19 Ga. S. C. Ga.
JOHN H. DIAL
8. Rev. John H.4 Dial (Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son of Colvill3
and Lydia (Eastwood) Dial - b. Oct. 15, l833> Laurens Co., S. C.; d. Apr. 27>
1919* Carroll Co., Ga.; bur. Welcome Church Cem., Veal, Ga. ; m. 1st, Hannah
Myrindy Smith, Sept. 1, l853> Carroll Co., Ga. ; m. 2nd, Mary C.5 Bolt, his
maternal and paternal 2nd Cos., Aug. 21, l877> Randolph Co., Ala. Hannah
Myrindy Smith - b. Nov. 16, l833> Carroll Co., Ga. ; d. Mar. 5> 1877* Randolph
Co., Ala.; probably bur. in some Cem. in vicinity of Delta and Lineville,
now in Clay County; a dau. of David Smith, a pioneer of Carroll Co., Ga.
from S. C. and on a part of whose land Lee's Methodist Church and Smith Cem.
are located. Mary C.5 Bolt - b. Dec. 21, 1845, near Rockdale, Randolph Co.,
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dau. of Permelia4 Dial and Berryman Bolt; granddau. of John Hastings3 and
Chrystie (Thomason) Dial. Berryman Bolt's father, James Bolt, was a brother
of Lydia Eastwood (Mrs. Colvill) Dial. Children of Rev. John H.4 and Hannah
M. Dial, according to Bible Record left by James B. F.5 Dial, their youngest
son and now owned by E. H.7 Bledsoe, 1402 Longley St., La Grange, Ga., (1958),
grandson of J. B. F.5 Dial:
1. Elizabeth Jane5 Dial - see subsequent data.
2. Colvill5 Dial - see subsequent data.
3* Hannah Myrindy5 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. John Haston5 Dial. - see subsequent data.
5. Lidia Ann5 Dial - see subsequent data.
6. Union Nancy5 Dial - see subsequent data.
7. James Benjamin Franklin McCain5 Dial - see subsequent data.
8. Mary Martha Ann Elin5 Dial - see subsequent data.
9. Sarah Elen Susanna Clementine5 Dial - see subsequent data.
Some of the names in the Bible Record were misspelled. John Haston5
Dial's name, according to the "connection" who knew him, was John Hastings5
Dial. He was known as John H.5 Dial, Jr., to distinguish him from his fa¬
ther, whose name, according to the Bible Record, was John Helum4 Dial.
Rev. John H.4 Dial wrote two wills, one dated July 7, 19H, the other,
June 2, 1918- They were probated June 12, 1919, at Carrollton, Carroll Co.,
Ga. Mentioned in his wills were his surviving wife, Mary C.5 Dial, and his
nine children whom he named as follows: Elizabeth5 Elkins, Colvill5 Dial,
John H.5 Dial, Jr., Mary Martha Ellen5 Taylor, Hannah Myrindy5 Adams, Lydia
Ann5 Duke, Union Nancy5 Gladney, James Benjamin Franklin5 Dial and Sarah E.5
Duke.
Welcome Church Cemetery, Veal, Ga. tombstone legends
Rev. John H. Dial
Born Oct. 15, 1833
Died April 27, 1919
Mary C. Dial
Born Dec., 1.845
Died March 1928
John H.4 Dial entered a claim for 39*93 A. of land in Randolph Co., Ala.
on Oct. 25, 1853* (County Tract Bk., p. 27, Cert. No. 15,671, National Arch¬
ives, Wash., D. C.) Mr. Thomas G. Toland, Tax Assessor of Clay Co., Ala.,
wrote me in the summer of 195^ and said that the 39*93 A. patented by John
H.4 Dial in 1853 is located 5 mi. northeast of Lineville and about 2-1/2 mi.
north of Barfield and that the land is now owned by Mrs. J. T. Reynolds of
Lineville. He said that the Tax Records show that the land has been owned by
the J. T. Reynolds family since 1916. He said it joined Clay Co. property
assessed to the W. C.5 Dial Estate at that time.
In earlier decades John H.4 Dial's occupation was listed as a farmer.
In 1880 he was listed as a clergyman. His long career as a Methodist minis¬
ter is well known. Some say he was ordained. I suspect he was, even though
I have found no official record of his ordination.
It appears from a land grant of the State of Arkansas on Aug. 1, 1883,
that Rev. John H.4 Dial moved to Arkansas that year. Until 1903, a period
of twenty years, he bought and sold a lot of land and town lots in and near
Pine Bluff. Seven of his nine children lived in Jefferson Co., Ark., at one
time or another. Sarah, his youngest child, went to Ark. with the family
but it appears that she moved to Carroll Co., Ga., before or soon after her
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carriage. C. H. records of Pine Bluff reveal the fact that he aided at
least five of his chi3.dren in acquiring homes in Ark., providing some of the
cost and allowing long and easy terms for the payment of small balances.
Boring his twenty years in Ark. he wrote poems and songs that were pub¬
lished in the Pine Bluff Commercial newspaper, copies of which were kindly
presented to me in 1955 by Martha Elizabeth6 Adams (Mrs. C. J. Smithwick).
Mrs. Smithwick is a granddau. of the late Rev. John H.4 Dial, Sr. Her
mother, Hannah Myrindy5 Dial (Mrs. A. W. Adams) was a twin sister of John
K.5 Dial, Jr. Both of them are bur. in the Whitehall Cem., near the White¬
hall Meth. Ch., at which their father preached so often and which he helped
to establish.
In the summer of 1955 I visited five grandchildren of Rev. John H.4
Dial in Jefferson Co., Ark. and grandsons of his brothers, Martin4 Dial and
William4 Dial. All of them told me that Rev. John H.4 Dial was a useful
end influential citizen, and a good preacher. Some of them still recall
having heard him shout in religious meetings. The Whitehall Methodist
Church is still active, well supported and attractive.
By 1903 , Rev. John H.4 Dial, then 70 years of age, made his last land
deal in Jefferson Co., Ark., and moved back to Randolph Co., Ala. Miss
Rinda6 Duke, a granddau. of John H.4 and Hannah M. Dial has written me sev¬
eral gracious and informative letters. Her parents, Frank M. and Lydia Ann5
(Dial) Duke, were first Cos. She tells me that her grandfather was living
in Randolph Co., Ala. during his last years but that when his health failed
her parents brought him to their home in Carroll Co., Ga., where they took
care of him until he died.
John H.4 Dial was a pvt. in Co. G., 22nd Inf. Regt. of Volunteers from
Randolph Co., Ala. in the Confederate Army in the War Between the States.
Tradition is that he served for the entire four years of the War. His
record in the captured Confederate War Records in the Adjutant General's
Office in the National Archives at Wash., D. C. shows that his name appeared
on the Roll of Prisoners of War and that he was paroled May 19, 1865, at
Talladega, Ala. My grandfather, Rev. Isaac Hastings4 Dial, was in the same
Company with his brother, John H.4, until he lost his life in the service.
Rev. John H.4 Dial lived longer and traveled and corresponded more than
any of his brothers and sisters. Among the descendants of his brothers,
Jonathan4 Dial and Colvill4 Dial, Jr., with whom I visited at Athens and
Statham, Ga., in 1956, there were several who remembered well and gratefully
his visits with their parental families after 1900.
I am indebted to E. P.s Taylor, James Colvill6 Elkins, Martha Eliza¬
beth6 Adams (Mrs. C. J. Smithwick), and her sisters, Maggie0 and Myrtle0
Adams, and Rinda6 Duke, B. F.6 Gladney, Mrs. Doshia6 Shaw, Mrs. Mamie0
Truitt, Mattie6 Dial and Mrs. Addie Lee6 Lasseter, all grandchildren of Rev.
John H.4 and Hannah Dial, for their kindness and help in my search for in¬
formation concerning their grandfather, Rev. John H.4 Dial, and concerning
names of his brothers and sisters.
One of the highlights of my visit to Pine Bluff in the summer of 1955
was the evening I spent with Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Smithwick, charming people.
Mr. Smithwick, a builder, took an entire day off to go with and introduce
ce to Mrs. Smithwick' s "Dial relations" in various parts of Jefferson Co.,
Ark., in my search for Dial family history.
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1. Elizabeth Jane5 Dial (Rev. John H.4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1)
a dau. and first of the nine children of Rev. John H.4 and Hannah M. Dial -
b. Aug. 2, 1854 , Randolph Co., Ala.; d. in Florida Jan. 3; 1937; Rev.
Charles David Elkins, Randolph Co., Ala., Dec. 1, 1869. Charles David El¬
kins - b. May 30, I85I; Randolph Co., Ala.; d. Feb. 3; 1928, Jefferson Co.,
Ark.
1. John Enoch6 Elkins - b. May 30, 1871, near Wedovee County seat,
Randolph Co., Ala.; d. Sept. 18, 1948, Jefferson Co., Ark.
2. William David6 Elkins - b. Aug. 16, 1873; near Wedovee, Ala.; d.
Oct. 17, 1952, Jefferson County.
3* Benjamin Franklin6 Elkins - b. Feb. 7, 1876, near Wedovee, Ala.,
d. July 10, 1953; Jefferson County.
4. Nioma6 Elkins - b. Aug. 12, 1878, near Wedovee, Ala.; d. Dec. 11,
1894, Jefferson County.
5* James Colvill6 Elkins - b. Oct. 25; l88l, near Wedovee, Ala.;
lives vith. his granddau., Mrs. E. L.8 Marcum and her husband, Rt. 1,
Box 371-C, Pine Bluff, Ark.
6. Elijah Hastings6 Elkins, knovn as Lee - b. Dec, 30, 1883, near
Wedovee, Ala.; d. Dec. 19, 1954, Jefferson County.
7. Wyatt Wilson6 Elkins - b. Nov. 22, 1885; near Wedovee, Ala.;
lives near Pine Bluff, Ark.
8. Joseph Arthur6 Elkins - b. Mar. 22, 1887; near Wedovee, Ala.;
lives near Pine Bluff.
9. Charles Harelson6 Elkins - b. May 12, 1889, Jefferson Co., Ark.;
lives at Pacific Grove, Calif.
10. Henry Martin6 Elkins - b. Mar. 15, I89I; d. Jan. 11, 1955, Jeffer¬
son County.
11. Isaac Matthevs6 Elkins - b. July 30, 1893, Jefferson Co., Ark.;
lives at Stuart, Fla.
12. George Bryant6 Elkins - b. Dec. 14, 1895; d. June 12, 1896, Jeff¬
erson County.
In the summer of 1955 I visited James Colvill6 Elkins and his granddau.,
Mrs. E. L.8 Marcum. He is a fine gentleman. I liked him very much. He said
that he vas named for tvo maternal uncles, Rev. Colvill5 Dial and James B.5
Dial, tvo of the sons of Rev. John H.4 and Hannah M. Dial. He said that he
and his brothers and only sister born prior to 1889 vere born near Wedovee,
Ala. He said that his father, vhose life and vork he highly praised, vas a
minister in the Christian Church. He said that his parents moved from Ala.
to Jefferson Co., Ark. in 1889, vhen he vas nine years old, that his grand¬
father, Rev. John H.4 Dial, a Methodist preacher, had moved to Jefferson Co.
prior to that time vhich vas after he married his second vife, Mary C.5 Bolt.
He said that John H.4 and Mary5 (Bolt) Dial lived in Jefferson Co. twenty
years and acquired a lot of property in and near Pine Bluff. He said that
he heard his grandfather Dial preach many times, that he vas a good man and
a fine preacher and that he loved him very much.
Mr. Elkins said that seven of Rev. John H.4 Dial's nine children, all
by his first vife, Hannah M. Dial, lived in Jefferson Co. at one time or
another. He said that his uncle, Rev. Colvill5 Dial, oldest son of Rev.
John H.4 Dial, lived in Jefferson Co. about three years before he moved back
to Carroll Co., Ga., and that his uncle J. B. F.5 (Jim) Dial lived near
Pine Bluff a long time but that he also moved back to Carroll Co., Ga.,
where he died.
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oldest son of Rev. John H.4 and Hannah M. Dial - b. Sept. 25> 1856, Cle¬
burne Co., Ala.; d. July 22, 1946; bur. Bethesda Baptist Cem., Carroll Co.,
Ga.; m. 1st, Lillie Wyatt, Jan. 10, 1884, Carroll Co.; m. 2nd, Mrs. Annie
Sudder Smith, Dec. 1, 1924. Lillie Wyatt - b. Oct. 12, 1866; d. Feb. 18,
1918; bur. Bethesda Baptist Cem.
(By 1st mar. )
1. Claudie E.6 Dial - b. in 1885; d. in 1888; bur. Bethesda Baptist Cem.
2. Johnnie G.6 Dial - b. Jan. 1887; d. Nov. 1887; bur. Bethesda Baptist
Cem.
3. Mattie6 Dial - b. July 16, 1889; add: 217 Maple St., Carrollton, Ga.;
not married.
4. Pearl6 Dial - b. Sept. 12, 1892; m. T. R. Lowarn, Dec. 10, I91I;
add: Mill St., Bowdon, Carroll Co., Ga.
1. Harold Roswell7 Lowarn - b. Nov. 17, 1912; joint partner with
his brother, Gaines William/ Lowarn, in dry cleaning firm,
Bowdon, Ga.
2. Gaines William7 Lowarn - b. July 24, 1916; add: Bowdon, Ga.
3. Thomas Ray7 Lowarn - b. Apr. 20, 1920; Chief Pharmacist Mate,
U. S. Navy, Norfolk, Va.
4. Jean7 Lowarn - b. July 30, 1922; m. Roy Eldon Dewberry; add:
Rt. 4, Box 54, Austell, Ga.
5. Jackie7 Lowarn - b. Apr. 13, 1932; m. Howard McWorter Rook;
add: Forest Park, Ga.
5. Bessie6 Dial - b. Aug. 28, 1894; m. E. S. Wright, Aug. 1921; d. Mar.
9, 1929; bur. Bethesda Baptist Cem.
6. Henry Martin6 Dial. - b. July 4, 1898; m. widow whose maiden name
was Anne Acorn, Apr. 28, 1944-; add: c/o Mrs. Reed, Rt. 5, Carroll¬
ton, Ga.
7. J. Ralph6 Dial - b. Feb. 19, 1903 i d. Mar. 1903; bur. Bethesda Bap¬
tist Cem.
Rev. Colvill5 Dial was survived by his second wife and by three of his
seven children, Mattie6 Dial, Henry Martin6 Dial and Mrs. Pearl6 (Dial)
Lowarn; a stepson, Walter Smith; seven grandchildren; two gr- grandchildren
and two sisters, namely, Mrs. Nancy5 (Dial) Gladney and Myrinda5 (Dial)
Adams. These data were cited in a tribute signed by Mrs. Ludie Aderhold
and Mrs. R. E. McIntosh, Committee of the Bethesda Baptist Church, and pub¬
lished July 22, 1946 in the Times of Carrollton, Ga. In addition, the Com¬
mittee's statement in part was as follows:
"About 60 years ago Rev. C. Dial united with the Bethesda Baptist
Church, later joining the Congregational Methodist at Lee's Chapel. About
43 years ago he was ordained to the ministry. During his years of pastoral
work, he served the following churches: Goshen, Liberty, Rotherwood, New
Springs, Lee's Chapel and one church near Cedartown.
"Funeral services were held from the Bethesda Baptist Church Tuesday
evening, July 23, with the Rev. Sam Baskin and the Rev. Will Hammond offic¬
iating. Interment in the church cemetery.
"As a husband and father, he was faithful and devoted. As a citizen,
friend and neighbor, he was faithful and true. As a minister and pastor, he
was devoted to his calling whose labors of love will long be remembered. The
last years of his life were spent as a shut-in and he enjoyed having his
friends visit and talk with him. He bore his afflictions without complaint,
being reconciled to God's will."
In a letter dated Aug. J, 1954, Miss Mattie6 Dial told me that she was
the oldest dau. of Rev. Colvill5 Dial, better known as C.5 Dial. She spoke
with affection of her grandfather, Rev. John H.4 Dial and gave me invaluable
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Like his grandfather, Colvill3 Dial, for whom he was named, Rev. Col-
vill5 Dial's given name was variously spelled by friends and census enumer¬
ators and some relative as "Colvin" or "Calvin." Even though his own chil¬
dren and other relatives knew that C.5 Dial's name was Colvill5 Dial the
legend on his monument appears as follows:
Bethesda Baptist Cemetery - Carroll Co., Ga.
Rev. Calvin Dial Lillie (Wyatt) Dial
Born Sept. 25, 1856 Born Oct. 12, 1866
Died July 22, 1946 Died Feb. 18, 1918
2. Hannah Myrindy5 Dial (Rev. John H.4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a
dau. of Rev. John H.4 and Hannah M. Dial - b. Dec. 3, 1858, Randolph Co., Ala.;
d. in 1952, Jefferson Co., Ark.; bur. beside her husband, Whitehall Meth. Ch.
Cem., Pine Bluff, Ark.; twin of John H.5 Dial, Jr.; m. A. W. Adams, Randolph
Co., Sept. 15, 1881. A. W. Adams - b. June 16, 1854; d. Apr.. 26, 1936.
1. Lue Ella6 Adams - b. Aug. 6, 1882; d. July 28, 1928.
2. Isaac Marvin6 Adams - b. Dec. 5, 1883; d. Oct. 22, 1912.
3. Maggie Lee6 Adams - b. Dec. 16, 1885.
4. John Washington6 Adams - b. Apr. 26, 1888; m. Elma Abernathy.
5. Martha Elizabeth6 Adams - see subsequent data.
6. Nancy Myrtle6 Adams - b. Oct. 3, 1892.
7. Henry Frank6 Adams - b. Nov. 15, 1895*
8. Robert6 Adams - b. Nov. 29, 1899.
5. Martha Elizabeth6 Adams, Hannah Myrindy5 Dial (Rev. John H.4, Colvill3,
Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a dau. of A. W. and Hannah Myrindy5 (Dial) Adams,
known as Mattie - b. July 10, 1890, Jefferson Co., Ark.; m. C. J. Smithwick,
Jefferson Co., Oct. 17, 1909," add: 1801 W. 25th St., Pine Bluff, Ark. Chil¬
dren, all born in Jefferson Co., Arkansas:
1. Iris Dean7 Smithwick - b. Oct. 22, 1910; m. Mason A. Page, Nov. 21,
3-941.
2. Clyde H.7 Smithwick - b. Jan. 1, 1913; m. Inez Abernathy, liar. 6, 1935*
3. Kitty Elizabeth7 Smithwick - b. Dec. 7, 1914; m. Cecil Dillard, Aug.
10, 1946.
4-. Claude Adams7 Smithwick - b. Mar. 13, 1917; Mildred Hagan, Jan. 27,
1941.
5. Pauline M.7 Smithwick - b. Oct. 17, 1919; m. James E. Bruton, June 13,
1939.
6. Myrtle Dell7 Smithwick - b. Oct. 7, 1921; m. Chester C. Pittman, June
26, 1943.
7. Flora Mae7 Smithwick - b. Apr. 4-, 1924; unmarried.
8. Jimmie Clifton7 Smithwick - b. May 7, 1926; m. Melva White, July 13,
1947.
9. Frances Evelyn7 Smithwick - b. Feb. 11, 1929; C. 0. Young, Jr.,
Nov. 21, 1947.
4. John H.5 Dial, Jr. (Rev. John H.4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son
of Rev. John H.4 and Hannah M. Dial - b. Dec. 3, 1858, Randolph Co., Ala.;
twin of Hannah Myrindy5 Dial; d. ab. 1909, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Ark.;
bur. Whitehall Meth. Ch. Cem. in north edge of Pine Bluff on Highway 65; m.
Ada Chance, Randolph Co., Ala.
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James Colvill6 Elkins told me in the summer of 1955 that when John H.5
Dial, Jr. died that his widow, Ada Chance (Mrs. John H. Dial, Jr.), took
Robert6 Dial and her other children with her to Georgia. Probate Court
records at Pine Bluff, Ark. C. H. contain a petition, granted at the 1909
Sept. Term of Court, for permission to sell 130 acres of land situated in
Jefferson Co. left by her husband. In her petition she said: "I now live
at Rome, Floyd Co., Ga. I can obtain work to support myself but I need
money to support my children who are of tender age . "
5. Lydia Ann5 Dial (Rev. John H.4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) dau.
of Rev. John H.4 and Hannah M. Dial - b. Feb. 26, l86l, Randolph Co., Ala.;
d. July 28, 1950, near Boaz, DeKalb Co., Ala.; m. Francis Marion Luke, a ma¬
ternal first Cos., Randolph Co., Ala., Oct. 2, 1882. Francis Marion Duke -
b. Feb. 21, 1862; d. Dec. 5, 1950, DeKalb Co., Ala.
1. John Albert6 Duke - b. Oct. 14, 1883; lives on Rt. 1, Boaz, DeKalb
Co., Ala.
2. Addie Lee6 Duke - b. Aug. 1, 1885; m. Lasseter; lives at 301
N. W. 97th St., Miami, Fla.
5. Garvie Elondes6 Duke - b. Oct. 8, 1888.
4. Hannah Marinda6 Duke - b. Oct. 12, 1893; add: Rt. 1, Boaz, Ala.;
never married.
5. James Colvill6 Duke - b. Aug. 24, 1895*
These above data were given to me by Miss Hannah Marinda6 Duke, known
as Rinda. I am deeply indebted to her for her help and inspiring letters.
6. Union Nancy5 Dial (Rev. John H.4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a
dau. of Rev. John H.4 and Hannaht M. Dial - b. Dec. 10, 18 6b, Randolph Co.,
Ala.; a. May 19, 1957j Rt. 2, Killen, Lauderdale Co., Ala., at home of dau.,
Mamie6 (Gladney) Truitt; m. James Wiley Gladney, Dec. 11, 1884.
1. Camellia Viola6 Gladney - b. Nov. 20, 1885; m. Lonnie P. Odem; d.
Oct. 22, 1954.
2. Lillie Rosettia6 Gladney - b. May 20, 1887 ; d. Jan. 10, 1955;
John Wesley Golden.
5. Maxie6 Gladney - b. in 1888; d. ab. 1900.
4. Joseph6 Gladney - b. Dec. 26, I89O; m. Nettie Davis.
5. Mamie6 Gladney - b. Apr. 12, 1892; m. Wilbern Truitt; add: Rt. 2,
Killen, Lauderdale Co., Ala.
6. Benjamin Franklin6 Gladney - b. Sept. 4, 1894; m. Nellie Irene
Gilbert.
7. Oscar6 Gladney - b. Feb. 7, 1897; m. Omie Springer.
8. John Henry6 Gladney - b. Feb. 2J, 1899; June 26, 1957; Stella
Killen.
9. Doshia6 Gladney - b. July 5, 1902; m. William Lee Shaw, Aug. 4, 1918
add: Rt. 3, Box 66, Lexington, Lauderdale Co., Ala.
1. Verdie Mae7 Shaw - m. Tonis Thigpen, Dec. 23 , 1938.
2. * James Almon7 Shaw - m. Gwen Cain, June 1, 1941.
3. *Robert Leo7 Shaw - m. Ruthie Jane Springer, Dec. 6, 1941.
4. Nellie Irene7 Shaw - m. Mi gel Gray, Sept. 28, 1940.
5. Wynell7 Shaw - m. James Eldon Fowler, Dec. 4, 1949*
6. * Buster7 Shaw - m. Karen Bruisier, Dec. 24, 1955*
7* Alvin Franklin7 Shaw - d. in infancy.
8. Marcel7 Shaw - d. in infancy.
*Live at Pasadena, Texas.
10. Sherman6 Gladney - b. July 25, 1905; Mary Davis.
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7. James Benjamin Franklin McCain5 Dial (Rev. John H.4, Colvill3, Martin2,
Henry Arthur1) youngest son of Rev. John H.4 and Hannah M. Dial, known as Jim
- b. Dec. 14, 1868, Randolph Co., Ala.; occupation, Real Estate; d. July 27,
1925; will probated Aug. 3, 1925, Carrollton C. H., Carroll Co., Ga. ; bur.
Bethesda Baptist-Cem. in Carroll Co.; m. 1st, Etta C, Wyatt, Jan. 17, 1892,
Carroll Co., Ga.; a sister of Lillie Wyatt, wife of his oldest brother, Rev.
Colvill5 Dial.; m. 2nd, Georgia Turner, Carroll Co., Ga., Dec. 26, 1916. Etta
C. Wyatt - b. Jan. 24, 1873; d. Oct. 26, 1915; bur. beside her husband, Beth¬
esda Baptist Cem. Georgia Turner, aged 2nd wife and widow of J. B. F.5 Dial
lives at 185 Maple St., Carrollton, Ga.
Bethesda Baptist Cemetery tombstone legends
J. B. F. Dial Etta C. Wyatt
1868 - 1925 1st wife of J. B. F. Dial
1873 - 1915
(By 1st mar. )
1. Estelle ViolaG Dial - b. Feb. 1, 1894; m. Walter Smith, Dec. 5, 1909*
2. Kellie Ann6 Dial - b. Jan. 14, 1897; ro. Ernest Bledsoe, Dec. 28, 1915;
d. in Aug. 1928. I have a record of only one child. There were pro¬
bably several.
1. E. H.7 Bledsoe - add: 1402 Longley St., La Grange, Ga. (1956)
3. Sarah Leona6 Dial - b. June 28, 1899; d. July 4, 1899.
4. Odis Lee6 Dial - b. July 11, 1900; m. Willie Baughn, Aug. 1925*
Jas. B. F.5 Dial is well remembered and much beloved by the older Dial
"relations" whom I have met. The record that I have listed of the J. B. F.5
Dial family was copied from his Family Bible, now owned by a grandson, Huston7
Bledsoe, of LaGrange, Ga., a son of Ernest and Nellie Ann6 (Dial) Bledsoe;
from cem. monuments; from correspondence, and from a certified copy of J. B.
F.5 Dial's Certificate of Death - Ga. State File No. 2149*
8. Mary Martha Ann Ellen5 Dial (Rev. John H.4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry
Arthur1) a dau. of Rev. John H.4 and Hannah M. Dial, known as Ellen - b.
Feb. 19, I87I, Randolph Co., Ala.; m. Manley Pierce Taylor, Nov. 27, 1887,
Jefferson Co., Ark.; d. Mar. 25, 1926, Jefferson Co., Ark.; bur. Pine Bluff
Cem. Manley Pierce Taylor - b. Jan. 28, 1855; d. Jefferson Co., Ark., Mar.
8, 1926. Children, all b. at Pine Bluff, Arkansas:
1. Hannah Luceda6 Taylor - b. Nov. 30, 1888; d. Sept. 10, 1950; 1st m.
Ezra Owen, May, 1910; m. 2nd, Buck Courtney, July 17, 1919; Ezra Owen
was killed in an accident.
2. Sarah Ellen6 Taylor - b. Feb. 26, I89I; m. C. C. Hyde, Aug. 9, 1909;
add: 2308 W. 15th St., Pine Bluff, Ark.
3. John Manley6 Taylor - b. Jan. 30, 1893; d. Aug. 5, 1909.
4. Minnie Resada6 Taylor - b. Mar. 2, 1895; d. Oct. 10, 1895*
5. Stella6 Taylor - b. Aug. 2, 1897; d. Aug. 3, 1897 •
6. Edwin Daniel6 Taylor - b. Sept. 24, 1898; m. Ethelyn Johnson, Dec.
24, 1925; add: 714 W. 27th St., Pine Bluff, Ark. Ethelyn Johnson -
dau. of Felix W. and Kate L. (Bearden) Johnson - b. June 26, 1908.
1. William Edwin7 Taylor - b. Dec. 1, 1927; d. Dec. 9, 1927.
2. Eldon Maurice7 Taylor - b. July 10, 1929; d. Sept. 30, 1929 •
3. Pierce Alan7 Taylor - b. Apr. 30, 1931; received B. S. degree,
Ark. A. & M. College, May, 1953; now in Civil Service at the
Pine Bluff Arsenal as an industrial engineer.
7. Mary Viola6 Taylor - b. Mar. 10, 1901; d. Feb. 23, 1926; m. J. H.
Shepherd, Dec. 30, 1916.
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1921 ; add: Rt. 10, Pine Bluff, Ark.
9. Albert Newton6 Taylor - b. Oct. 24, 1907; m. 1st, Jerene Wray, Sept.
25, 1927; 2nd, Mary Maiming, Jan, 25, 1949; add: Jefferson, Ark.
I had the privilege of visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Dan¬
iel6 Taylor one evening in 1955 • Mr. Taylor has been in the service of the
Cotton Belt Railway most of his adult life. He is a fine gentleman of
transparent kindness and humility. He spoke with affection of his mother.
I am indebted to him for the Taylor family record. He said that his grand¬
father, Rev. John H.4 Dial, was often in his parental home during his
grandfather's twenty year residence in Ark., that he remembered hearing him
preach several times and that he was a good preacher.
9. Sarah Ellen Susanna Clementine5 Dial (Rev. John H.4, Colvill3, Martin2,
Henry Arthur1) the youngest child of Rev. John H.4 and Hannah M. Dial - b.
Aug. 20, 1875, Randolph Co., Ala.; d. in 1941, Carroll Co., Ga.; ra. Fred
Duke, a maternal 1st Cos.; bur. Welcome Ch. Cem., Veal, Ga.
Welcome Church Cemetery tombstone legends
Fred Duke Sarah Duke
1878-1927 1875- 1941
1. Annie6 Duke - m. Dewey A. Banford - lives at Carrollton, Ga.; hus¬
band operates a grocery store on Newnan Road.
I regret that I have been unable to obtain more information on the fam¬
ily of Sarah5 (Dial) Duke and her descendants.
References for these data on Rev. John H.4 Dial and his own and descen¬
dant families are in part as follows:
Family Bible records of the late James B. F.5 Dial of his own and his
parental family; legends on Cem. monuments; records provided me in letters
from and in personal visits with grandchildren of Rev. John H.4 Dial; C. H.
and other records.
i860 Census, Randolph Co., Ala.
I87O Census,
Randolph Co.,
Ala.
Born
Born
John H. Dial
27 farmer
Ga.
John H. Dial
36
farmer
Ga •
Hannah M. Dial
25 wife
Ga.
Hannah M. Dial
36
wife
Ga.
Elizabeth Dial
8 dau.
Ala.
Colvill Dial
15
son
Ala.
W. C. (Colvill) Dial
6 son
Ala.
John H. Dial, Jr.
. 12
son
Ala.
John H. Dial, Jr.
2 son
Ala.
Hannah M. Dial
12
dau.
Ala.
Hannah M. Dial
2 dau.
Ala.
Liddy Dial
9
dau.
Ala.
Nancy Dial
6
dau.
Ala.
James B. F. Dial
2
son
Ala.
1870 Census, Randolph Co., Ala.
Charles D. Elkins
19 farmer
b. in
Go. •
Elizabeth Elkins
18 wife
b. in
Ala.
*Elizabeth5 Elkins was the oldest child and dau. of Rev. John H.4 and
Hannah M. (Smith) Dial.
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Father
Mother
Born
Bora
Born
John H. Dial
47
clergyman
S. C.
S. C.
S. C.
Mary C. Dial
36
wife
Ala.
S. C.
Ga.
James B. F. Dial
12
his son
Ala.
S. C.
Ga.
Mary Martha Ellen
Dial 9
his dau.
Ala.
S. C.
Ga.
Sarah E. Dial
7
his dau.
Ala.
S. C.
Ga .
In the 1880 census Rev. John
H.4 Dial's birthplace
was given as
S. C.
In the vital statistics of Carroll Co., Ga., of James B. F.5 Dial, the birth
of his father, Rev. John H.4 Dial, was recorded as S. C. I am convinced
that he was born in S. C. because his father, Colvill3 Dial, Sr., did not
appear in the records of Walton Co., Ga., until Jan. 6, 1835* at which time
he bought a farm there. Prior to that year he lived in Laurens Co., S. C.,
in which he was born.
1880 Census, Clay Co., Ala.
(Lineville Post Office) Father Mother
Born Born Born
Union Nancy Dial 17 Ala. S. C. Ga.
Nancy5 Dial was the last surviving child of Rev. John H.4 and Hannah M.
(Smith) Dial. In 1880, she appeared in the census of the family of her mater¬
nal uncle, Benjamin Smith, 45* who lived near Nancy's uncle Johnson4 Dial.
When Nancy's mother, Hannah M. Smith (Mrs. John H. Dial) died about 1877 her
father granted the request of his wife's brother, Benj. Smith, to let Nancy
live with their family.
COLVILL DIAL, JR.
9. Colvill4 Dial, Jr. (Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of Colvill3
and Lydia (Eastwood) Dial - b. ab. 1834, Walton Co., Ga. ; d. in 1864 in the
War Between the States; m. Catharine Canady, Mar. 15, 1855* By J. B. Benson,
Justice of the Peace - see Mar. Bk. D, p. 169, Clarke Co. C. H., Athens, Ga.
1. James William5 Dial
Colvill4 Dial enlisted in Co. H. Jackson Co., Ga., 43rd Inf. Regt. of
Volunteers at Jefferson, Ga., the County seat, under Capt. Homer R. Howard,
Mar. 4, 1862. His enlistment did not show him as Colvill4 Dial, Jr., but
other records substantiate the fact that such was the case. His son and
only child was raised by his brother, Jonathan4 Dial. Colvill4 Dial, Jr.
volunteered to serve in the Confederate Army for a period of three years or
the duration of the War. His name appeared on the roster roll of his Com¬
pany on Mar. 3, 1863, and again on Dec. 31* 1863. It did not appear on sub¬
sequent lists. It is well known among his living grandchildren and the li¬
ving grandchildren of his uncle Jonathan4 Dial that he lost his life in the
War Between the States. It is reasonable to assume that he died in 1864.
It has long been common knowledge among the Jonathan4 Dial family and his
own that Catharine Canady (Mrs. Colvill Dial, Jr.) died between i860 and
1870 when Jonathan4 Dial took their orphan child, James William5 Dial to
raise. One of the most prominent pioneer families of Emanuel Co., Ga. was
the Canady family. It is my surmise that Catharine (Canady) Dial was a
member of that family.
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In 1956 Sallie6 Dial (Mrs. A. B. Jonah Clegg) of Monroe, Ga., and I
visited members of Dial families at Athens, Ga. We went to a barbecue
cafe that is owned and operated by Walter6 Dial. We had a delicious
barbecue luncheon, the best ever. And with Brunswick stew! Walter knew
his father's name was James William5 Dial but did not remember having
heard of the name of his grandfather. He knew that his grandfather Dial
lost his life in the War Between the States and that his grandmother
Dial died young, leaving his father as an orphan, an only child, and
that his uncle Jonathan3 4 took him and raised him. He referred to a
thrilling visit of his father's first Cos., Henry Martin5 Dial, toge¬
ther with his father's uncle, Rev. John H.4 Dial, and the correspondence
between the Dial families of Ga. and Ark. over a period of many years.
He thought that his sister, Ida6 Dial (Mrs. C. W. Williams) would know
much more about the family than he.
Mrs. Williams told us that she did not remember having heard the
name or initials of her grandfather Dial. When I asked her if she ever
heard the maiden name of her grandmother Dial she said that it was Candy
or something like that. Just before Mrs. Clegg and I had gone to her
home we searched Athens C. H. records. In the Ordinary's office, Mrs.
Clegg discovered a copy of the marriage license of Colvill4 Dial to
Catharine Canady under date of Mar. 15, 1855* We showed her that record.
All of us knew then that they were her grandfather and grandmother Dial.
We also knew that Colvill4 Dial, Jr. was a brother of Johnson, Jonathan,
Martin, William, Rev. John H. and my maternal grandfather, Rev. Isaac
Hastings4 Dial. Mrs. Williams said that she knew personally, and she spoke
with affection of her father's first cousin, the late Henry Martin5 Dial,
of Ark., and her father's uncle, Rev. John H.4 Dial.
1. James William5 Dial (Colvill4, Jr., Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1)
son of Colvill4 and Catharine (Canady) Dial, Jr. - b. in l857> Jackson Co.,
Ga.; d. in 1939> Jackson Co.; bur. Booth Cem. ab. 5 or 4 mi. north of
Statham, formerly in Jackson Co., now Barrow Co., Ga.; m. Nancy Elizabeth
Booth ab. l879> Jackson Co. Nancy Elizabeth Booth - b. in 1857J &. in 19^0;
bur. Booth Cem. James William5 Dial, only child of Colvill4 and Catharine
(Canady) Dial, Jr., was left an orphan during the War Between the States.
As has been said he was taken as a member of the Jonathan4 Dial family. His
uncle Jonathan4 called him Willie5 to distinguish him from Jonathan's son,
William5 Dial. All of the children in the family knew that Willie's5 father
died in the War. They knew that he was their first Cos. but they loved him
as a brother. Willie" Dial's wife, Nancy Elizabeth Booth, was a member of
one of the outstanding pioneer families of Jackson Co., Ga. The Booths are
bur. in the Booth Cem. which is located on the old family farm near the
house in which they lived. The Cem. is beautifully kept. The tombstones
are clean and attractive. Some of the monuments of pioneer members of the
Booth family are really elegant. Children of James William5 and Nancy Eliz¬
abeth (Booth) Dial, all born in Jackson Co., Ga. :
1. Ida Cornelia6 Dial - see subsequent data.
2. Thomas Lafayette6 (Fate) Dial - b. ab. 1884; m. Ruth Shackleford.
3. Nautlee7 Shackleford
3* F. Walter6 Dial - b. ab. 1886; m. 1st, Lela Peterson; m. 2nd, Azalee
Smith; operaxes a barbecue cafe at Athens, Clarke Co., Ga.
4. J. Marshall6 Dial - b. in 1888; m. Maude Spivey; d. in 19 bur.
Booth Cem., Earrow, formerly Jackson Co., Ga.
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5. Carl Vestes6 Dial - b. ab. 1892; in. Mary Blanche Malcolm; operates a
barbecue cafe at Athens, Ga.
1. Sarah Myrtle7 Dial - b. Mar. 15, 1918; d. at birth; bur. Booth
Cem.
2. Nanette7 Dial - m. _ Gates.
5. Jessie7 Dial - m. _ Logan.
4. Carlene'' Dial - m. _ Ruark.
6. Homer6 Dial - b. ab. lB94; m. Grace Dunaway.
1. Elizabeth7 Dial.
7. Ann Melinda6 Dial - b. ab. 1897; Jake Doster.
1. Hubert7 Doster.
2. W. L.7 Doster.
5. William'' Doster.
4. Jessie Mae 7 Doster.
5. Grace7 Doster.
8. Ruby6 Dial - b. Sept. 28, 1899 > d. Sept. 4, 1904; bur. Booth Cem.
1. Ida Cornelia6 Dial (James William5, Colvill4 Jr., Colvill3, Martin2,
Henry Arthur1) first child of James William5 and Nancy Elizabeth Dial - b.
Nov. 9> 1879; Cicero W. Williams, May 28, 1899* Cicero W. Williams - b.
Aug. 9, 1876; add: 386 Buena Vista Ave., Athens, Clarke Co., Ga. (1958).
1. Myrtle7 Williams - b. Sept. 5, 1900; m. Norris Owens.
1. Comer8 Owens - m. Katherine Gentry.
1. Butch9 Owens.
2. Ricky9 Owens.
3 . Kathy9 Owens .
4. Becky9 Owens.
2. Charles8 Owens.
2. Lois7 Williams - b. Aug. 1, 1903; m. Curtis Kessel.
1. C. C.8 (Sonny) Kessel.
2. Jimmy8 Kessel.
3. Don8 Kessel.
4. Jean8 Kessel.
3. Laurie 7 Williams - b. Oct. 17, 1905 J m. Ralph Hill.
4. Marguerite7 Williams - b. May 1, 1911; m. Herschel Berry.
5. Cicero W.7 Williams, Jr. - b. May 20, 1917; m. Jessie Johnson.
1. Kay8 Williams.
6. Juanita7 Williams - b. Aug. 15, 1923; m. Herman Autrey.
1. Dale8 Autrey.
2. Wayne8 Autrey.
3. Joan8 Autrey.
Reference: These above incomplete data on descendants of Colvill4 Dial,
Jr. were provided me by his granddau., Ida Cornelia6 Dial (Mrs. Cicero W.
Williams) .
1870 Census, Jackson Co., Ga.
James William Dial - 14 - nephew - b. in Ga.
James William5 Dial appeared in the 1870 census of the family of his
uncle Jonathan4 Dial.
1880 Census, Jackson Co., Ga.
(Santa Fe District)
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Mother
Born
Born
Born
James Wm. (Willie) Dial 23
farmer
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Nancy Dial 22
wife
Ga.
Ga .
Ga.
Ida Dial . 7 mo.
dau.
Ga.
Ga.
Ga •
The family census of James William5 Dial of 1880 established the fact
that his father, Colvill4 Dial, Jr., vas born in Georgia.
ISAAC JAMES HAOTINGS DIAL
Methodist Minister - Confederate Soldier
We live in deeds, not years; In thoughts, not breaths;
In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
We should count time by heart-throbs. He lives most
Who thinks most, feels the noblest, and acts the best.
- P. J. Bailey
10. Isaac J. H.4 Dial (Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) youngest son of
Colvill3 and Lydia (Eastwood) Dial - b. ab. 1836, Walton Co., Ga. ; d. ab.
Jan. 19> 1863, Ringgold, Catoosa Co., Ga.; m. Mary Jane Carder in early 1859,
Randolph Co., Ala. Mary Jane Carder - b. Aug. 29, l84l, Cornhouse, Randolph
Co., Ala.; d. Dec. 9, 1910; bur. beside her 2nd husband, Andrew H. Pickens,
Cedar Point Cem., Fannin Co., Texas.
1. Mary Etta5 Dial - b. ab. Mar. i860, Randolph Co., Ala; d. ab. 1865,
Lost Mountain, Ga.
2. Savannah Elizabeth5 Dial - see subsequent data.
In the history of my maternal gr- grandparents, Colvill3 and Lydia (East-
wood) Dial, the i860 Randolph Co. Ala. census of my grandfather, Isaac J. H«4
Dial and his young family, including his widowed mother, Lydia Dial, showed
that Isaac4 Dial was b. in S. C. whereas my mother, Savannah E.5 Dial's i860
Fannin Co., Texas census in the Andrew H. Pickens family showed that her fa¬
ther was b. in Georgia. If he was really 2k in i860, as the census showed
he was, then, as has been said in the history of his parents, he was born in
Ga. I have assumed, in the above family record, that he was born in Georgia.
On Christmas Eve in 1925 I had a visit with my late beloved parents. I
remember saying to them that if they should die I would not know much about
their family histories. They asked me what I wanted to know and agreed to
tell me what they knew or had heard. That night I wrote down what they said
in answer to my questions. Being busy with my exacting responsibilities in
connection with my work and ray growing family, 25 years had elapsed and both
of them had been called to their Heavenly home before I made further inquiry.
As a result of intensive research, begun in 19^+8, I wrote "An Abridged His¬
tory of the Daniel Bluford Harrison Family," in 1951* He vas grandfather.
Now I am writing the story of the Dial family in tribute to my late beloved
mother. In my visit with my mother, Savannah F-.5 (Dial) Harrison concerning
her forebears she gave information which briefly was as follows:
Her mother's name was Mary Jane Carder - b. Ala.; a dau. of John W. Car¬
der and his wife whose maiden name was Mary Amanda Elliott - first cousins,
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both of English descent with Indian Wood, he Chickasaw, she Choctaw; they m.
and bought land in both states on the Georgia- Alabama border. Census records
show that they were living in Heard Co., Ga. in 1850 and Randolph Co., Ala.
in i860. Aged grandchildren say that they lived at Cornhouse and that their
post office address, which is documented by the i860 census and affidavits
of my grandmother, Mrs. Mary J. Dial, and her brother, Randolph L. Carder,
in May I863 to which reference will subsequently be made, was Roanoke, Ala.
My mother told me that she was not sure of her father's Christian names
but that she remembered her mother telling her that his given names were
Isaac Hastings or James Hastings or all three names but she knew one of the
names was Hastings because I was given my middle name of "Hastings" by her
and her mother in her father's honor. She said that she knew that her mother
told her that James, Isaac and Hastings as given names, ran in the Dial fam¬
ily, as indeed they have for over 200 years. We now know from his i860 Ran¬
dolph Co., Ala. census that my grandfather had all three of the traditional
names, having been listed as Isaac J. H.4 Dial. We also know that he did not
use his middle initial, having enlisted in the Confederate Army as Isaac H.4
Dial. Since he did not commonly use his middle initial I shall refer to him
in the remainder of this story either as Isaac H.4 Dial or Isaac Hastings4
Dial.
My mother told me that Christmas Eve night of 1925 that she was told
by her mother and others that her father was a Methodist preacher and that
he was not subject to the draft but that as the War Between the States be¬
came fierce he enlisted anyway and died in the service of the Confederacy.
A few years ago, long after my mother's death in 1950, her surviving
sisters, the late Allie Pickens (Mrs. J. R. Harrison), the late Minnie
Pickens (Mrs. Tom Anderson) and her last surviving brother, Wm. M. Pickens,
all of Okla., corroborated all that my mother told me. They told me that
when my grandfather and grandmother, Isaac Hastings4 Dial and Mary Jane
Carder were married, that "Mr. Dial" came across the Tallapoosa River on an
old flat-bottomed boat, called a bateau, which was barely missed by heavy
floating logs that were coming rapidly down the swollen stream. They said
that this was always common knowledge within the family and that had the
floating logs struck the boat that he would certainly have been killed.
They told me that my grandfather Dial was a Mason and a Methodist preacher
who was much beloved. They said that during the War Between the States
when the bushwhackers were so bad and were killing so many of the old men
and taking much of their property and mistreating their wives and daughters
that they came to their grandfather John W. Carder's home to take him away,
that he saw them coming and ran and hid in the woods, that their mother, my
grandmother Dial, subsequently Pickens, pled for mercy. They said that
their mother told it so often that it became common knowledge within the
family that when the bushwhackers learned that she was the wife of Mr.
Dial that one of them took charge and demanded that Mr. Carder not be
molested and said, "Mr. Dial is such a good man that we would not think
about taking your daddy." and thus John W. Carder's life was saved. They
said that after his narrow escape that their gradfather Carder refugeed
his entire family to Cobb Co., Ga.
My grandfather Dial's post office address in i860 was Wedowee, the
County seat of Randolph County. I believe he and his parents were living
somewhere in the Lineville or Delta area, now in Clay County. His brother,
Rev. John H.4 Dial's post office address in i860 was Wedowee, the same as
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located east of what is now known as Cornhouse Creek, ab. where Tenant is
located today, between Vedowee and Roanoke. Roanoke was the post office in
i860 for the people of the Cornhouse community, a community that has long
since ceased to exist.
Among other things my mother told me on that Christmas Eve night which
only a few years ago were corroborated by Aunt Allie, Aunt Minnie and Uncle
Bill were:
She had one Dial sister by the name of Mary Etta5 Dial who was older
than she; that her sister died at about 5 yrs. of age and that she was lif¬
ted up to look at her sister in the coffin. When her father and one of her
uncles, Willard Carder, enlisted in the Confederate Army, her grandfather
Carder took her mother and her and her sister, Mary Etta5 Dial and the lit¬
tle Willard Carder family to his home. My grandfather Dial and Willard
Carder died in the War.
My grandfather enlisted in Co. G. 22nd Inf. Regt. at Atlanta, Ga. ,
near Walton Co., where I am sure, he was born and where so many of his
close Dial relatives lived. While I have seen the official record of my
grandfather Dial among "Captured Confederate Records," in the A. G. 0. sec¬
tion at the National Archives Building, Washington, D. C., and the affida¬
vits of my grandmother with her signature, a signature that I had seen so
often in my boyhood and that I recognized so reaily, I asked for a letter
of confirmation of the record from the War Department. A copy of the letter
of confirmation is as follows:
"IN REPLY REFER TO DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
AGAW-OY: sjr OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
22 September 1950
Mr. Hastings Harrison
1027-28 National City Bldg.
Dallas 1, Texas
Dear Mr. Harrison:
"Reference is made to your letter of 11 September 1950 herewith re¬
turned.
"The records show that Isaac H. Dial, a private of Company G, 22d Reg¬
iment Alabama Infantry, Confederate States Army, enlisted 1 September 1862
at Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. He died 19 January 1863, of disease,
at Ringgold, Catoosa County, Georgia. The name of his widow is shown as
Mary J. Dial.
"The records also show that one J. H. Dial served as a private in Com¬
pany G, 22d Regiment Alabama Infantry, Confederate States Army. No record
has been found of the date and place of his entry into service. His name
appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War, which shows he was paroled 19 May
1865 at Talladega, Alabama.
"This collection of records is by no means complete, and failure to
find the entire record of Confederate military service does not indicate
necessarily that an individual did not serve at some period not covered
by the records.
Sincerely yours,
Edward F. Witsell
Major General, USA
The Adjutant General"
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Official records disclose that the disease of which my grandfather, Is¬
aac H.4 Dial, died was typhoid fever. John H.4 Dial was one of his brothers,
just four years. older than he.
It is strange that a name as simple to spell as "Dial" should have been
misspelled in so many different ways by census enumerators and in legal doc¬
uments prepared by attorneys and otherwise. In the envelope of Isaac H.4
Dial, A. G. 0. Section of the National Archives are affidavits, signed by my
grandmother and R. L. Carder who was one of her brothers. The Justice of
the Peace or attorney who drew up the affidavits misspelled my grandfather's
name as "Dile." Fortunately my grandmother who was quite a literate person
for her day and age clearly signed her affidavit as "Mary J. Dial." With
the exception of the correction in spelling of the name of my grandfather
the following documents are precisely as written, the originals of which are
in the Isaac H.4 Dial envelope at the Archives:
"Application for the payment of claims for arrears of pay and to deceased
officers and soldiers of the Confederate States Army. Enactment of the Con¬
federate Congress, No. 402, approved February 15, 1862, and Act. No. JO, ap¬
proved October 18, 1862.
"The State of Alabama ) On this 22nd day of May, l86j, personally appeared
Randolph County ) before me, the subscriber, a Justice in and for
the county aforesaid, Mary J. Dial, who after be¬
ing sworn according to lav deposes and says that she is the wife of Isaack
Dial, deceased, who was a private of Capt. Pard, Company G, Twenty Second
Regt. of Volunteers, commanded by Col. Seas, in the service of the Confed¬
erate States in the present war with the United States; the said Isaack
Dial entered the services at Atlanta, Fulton County, State of Georgia, on
or about the first of September, 1862, and died at Ringgold, Ga., Catoosa
Springs, Catoosa County, Ga., on or about the 19th of January, l86j, leaving
a wife who makes this deposition for the purpose of obtaining from the gov¬
ernment of the Confederate States whatever may have been due the said ser¬
vices at the time of his death for pay, bounty or other allowances for his
services as aforesaid. Sworn to and subscribed before me
V. W. Dobson, J. P.
Direct back to:
Mary J. Dial, Cornhouse,
Randolph Co., Alabama
Signed: Mary J. Dial"
"And on the same day and year aforesaid also appeared before' me, a Justice
of the Peace, as aforesaid, R. L. Carder who is well known to me and whom
I hereby certify to be a person of veracity and credibility, who, having
been by me duly sworn, says on oath that he is well acquainted with Mary
J. Dial, the claimant, and also well knew for four years Isaack Dial, the
deceased soldier herein mentioned, and that the statement made under oath
by said Mary J. Dial, the claimant, as to relationship to the said de¬
ceased soldier is true and correct in every particular to the best of his
knowledge and belief and that the said R. L. Carder is wholly disinterested.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
W. W. Dobson, J. P. Signed: R. L. Carder"
It seems that fate decreed that my grandfather, Isaac Hastings4 Dial,
was to be obliterated. His name was misspelled by the enumerator who took
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his i860 census or by the person who transcribed the enumerator's report.
The Justice of the Peace or the lawyer who prepared the affidavit for his
widow to sign in connection with his service spelled his name as "Dile."
The first three Courthouses of Randolph Co., Ala. were burned to the ground,
destroying all records, including without doubt marriage and other records
of my grandfather Dial. We are told that he was a Mason but the Ala. Grand
Lodge A.F. & A.M. have written that all Masonic records in the vicinities in
which my grandfather lived were burned in fires or lost. And to add to the
confusion we find very little material covering the service of the 22nd Inf.
Regt. of Volunteers of which members of Co. G. were mostly from Randolph Co.,
Ala.
In the Confederate States of America Military Records Room in the Ala.
State Archives at Montgomery the little material we find there seems to be
a compilation taken from letters written by some of the survivors and from
"Confederate Military History." It shows most of the names of the officers
of the 22nd Regt. as remembered by survivors and a few other records. Most
engagements are covered. A letter from a J. R. Cowan believed to have been
a Captain in the 22nd Inf. Regt. and who kept the muster rolls and payroll
records relates from memory his experiences and names the officers. He
could not remember any names of privates. In regard to his records he says
that at the close of the war word came for them to lay down arms and go home
so they went home immediately. On passing through Augusta, Ga. on the way
back he stopped off and left with a friend and brother of one of his junior
officers, a Mr. Cooper, all of his records. After reaching home he wrote
for them to be sent to him but he never heard from Cooper again and later
found that the man had emigrated to Erazil. He never found his records.
In the book, "Alabama, Her History and Resources, War Records and Pub¬
lic Men," written by W. Brewer, of Montgomery, in 1872, there is a report of
the origin, military activities, and the leadership of the 22nd Inf. Regt.
My grandfather Dial must surely have participated in the Battles at Murfrees¬
boro, Term, that were fought at Murfreesboro on Dec. 31, 1862 and Jan. 2,
1863 in which the 22nd suffered heavy loss. Battle fatigue and poor sanita¬
tion must have made it impossible for him to survive the typhoid fever of
which he died at Ringgold, Catoosa Co., Ga., on or about Jan. 19* 1863, the
place to which the 22nd had withdrawn after the Battles of Murfreesboro.
The Report of the 22nd Inf. Regt. by W. Brewer is as follows:
"The Twenty- Second Alabama Infantry Regt. of Volunteers was organized at
Montgomery in November 1861. It encamped at Mobile in the winter of l86l-
1862. It was ordered to Tennessee and Brigaded under General Gladden of
Louisiana. The Twenty-Second Regt. engaged at Shiloh with very heavy loss.
General Frank Gardner placed over Brigade, after Battle at Shiloh, com¬
prised of the 22nd, the 19th, the 25th, the 26th, the 29th, and the 50th
Regiments. General Gardner led the 22nd and other Regiments of the Bri¬
gade into Kentucky. The Brigade was present at Mumfordville . It skirmished
at Perryville. The 22nd and other Regiments of the Brigade came back with
the Army. The Division, including the Brigade of which the 22nd Infantry
Regt. .was a part moved out of Chattanooga toward Murfreesboro to winter
there. They fought at Murfreesboro on December 31, 1862 and January 2, 1863
with severe loss. General Deas who was born in South Carolina on October 10,
1819 who came with his parents to Mobile, Alabama in 1835* then took
charge of the Brigade. He had recruited the 22nd Infantry Regt. of Volun¬
teers with the assistance of Robert B. Armistead. He was elected Colonel of
its organization. He led the 22nd Regt. until the fall of General Gladden
and Colonel Adams left him to command the Brigade. He was wounded at
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Shiloh. He moved to Assault Rosecran's Army at Chicamauga. The 22nd Infan¬
try lost 175 out of 400. The Twenty-Second F.egt. suffered lightly at Mission
Ridge. They wintered at Dalton. The 22nd participated in the campaign from
Dalton to Atlanta, losing gradually, fighting constantly. The Brigade was
under General Johnston of Perry for a short time. They lost severely at At¬
lanta on July 22nd and 28th, end suffered large losses at Jonesboro. The
22nd was under General Hood when he moved into Tennessee again. They suf¬
fered severely at Franklin, lightly at Nashville. Transferred beyond the
Edisto, the 22nd Regt. moved to North Carolina. They skirmished with ad¬
vance of Thomas' Army at Kingston and Bentonville, loss was light, Colonel
H. T. Toulmin led the Brigade. The Twenty-Second Regt. at that time was
consolidated with the 25th, 26th, 39th and 50th Regiments at Smithville,
with Colonel H. T. Toulmin, Lt. Colonel N. B. Rouse and Major Robert Donald
of Limestone in charge. They laid down arms at Greensboro, North Carolina
in 1865 at the close of the War. The Alabama Counties from which the 22nd
Regt. came were: Randolph, Calhoun, Walker, Choctaw, Clarke, Cherokee,
Mobile and Pike."
Tradition is that while my grandfather Isaac Hastings4 Dial was a
Methodist clergyman he earned his living as a farmer, as most clergymen
did in his day. Grandma is said to have been an outstanding co-vrorker
with him in his church and on the farm. Living, aged children of my
grandmother by her second husband, my beloved step- grandfather, Andrew H.
Pickens, told me in 1956 that my grandmother said that nearly every day
she would take water and his dinner, now called lunch, to my grandfather
Dial so that he would not have to walk so far to and from his work on the
farm, and that when the week end came she went with him to do his religious
work. Mrs. Josie (Reeves) Griffith of Dallas, Texas, in her eighties in
1957 > told me that her grandfather, John W. Carder, often told her that her
Aunt Mary, my grandmother Dial, was a "natural born" Methodist. He was a
Universalist . In 1863 he was among "His Excellency's Old Men" in Wiley M.
McClendon's Volunteer Co., County Reserve of Randolph Co., Ala. These Vol¬
unteers during the War Between the States helped to defend families at home
from intrusion and assault and to arrange for funerals of the deceased and
to comfort and aid their loved ones. Mrs. Griffith says that her grandfa¬
ther Carder told her that when people died in his neighborhood that he
would arrange for the funerals, ride about and spread the news and tell
when the funerals would be and that "Mary Jane" conducted the services and
preached the funeral sermons in the absence of clergy-husband, Isaac H.4
Dial .
Alabama men by the name of Dial whose Confederate records were cap¬
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tured, as they appear in A. G. 0. Room, National Archives, Wash., D. C. are:
Daniel Dial - Co. H. 20th Ala. Inf. Regt.
James W. Dial - Co. B. 29th Ala. Inf. Regt*
James Dial - Co. A. 7th Ala. Cavalry
Isaac H. Dial - Co. G. 22nd Ala. Inf. Regt., Volunteers
John H. Dial - Co. G. 22nd Ala. Inf. Regt., Volunteers
John Dial - Co. F.
John Dial - Co. K.
John W. Dial - Co.
John W. Dial -
John J. Dial -
J. Taylor Dial
John W. Dial -
Joseph Dial -
4 Ala. Militia, Volunteers
40th Ala. Inf. Regt.
G. 42nd Ala. Inf. Regt.
I. 3rd Regt. Ala. Reserves
B. 5th Battalion Ala. Volunteers
- 38th Ala. Inf. Regt.
Co. C. 3rd Ala. Cavalry
Co. C. 30th Ala. Inf. Regt.
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15. Pvt. William Dial - Co. B. 5th Battalion Ala. Volunteers
16. Pvt. W. H. Dial - Co. C. 8th Ala. Cavalry
17. Pvt. W. M. Dial - Co. I, 62nd. Ala. Inf. Regt.
Isaac Hastings4 Dial, number 4 above, was my grandfather. John H.4
Dial, number 5 above, was one of his brothers.
On page 64l in the Federal Census Record Book in the National Archives
at Washington, D. C. the i860 census record (taken in June i860) of Isaac
J. H.4 Dial appears. It is as follows:
i860 Census - Randolph Co., Ala.
(Wedowee
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Isaac J. H. Dial -
2.4
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Mary J. Dial
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Mary E. Dial - 3
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Lydia Dial
63
- mother
- b. N. C
The name of Dial was misspelled by the enumerator or the transcriber of
his report for the Southern Div. of the County. The name was spelled as
"Dyel" with the "1" being a little like an "r" . As I have already said I
believe that without doubt my grandfather, Isaac Hastings4 Dial, as he was
known, was born in Ga. and not S. C. and that his widowed mother was born in
South and not North Carolina. I also believe she was older than 65 in i860.
The above census showed that Isaac4 and Mary J. Dial could read and write
but that his mother could not. It also showed that Isaac4 and Mary J. Carder
were married in the previous year. They had one child, Mary Etta5 Dial. My
mother, Savannah E.5 Dial, their other child, was born on Oct. 16, l86l.
SAVANNAH ELIZABETH DIAL
Her philosophy: "I want to plan and work every day
just like I know I am going to live one hundred years
and I want to so live each day that if it should be
the last, everything will be all right."
2. Savannah Elizabeth5 Dial (Isaac J. H.4, Colvill3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1)
dau. of Rev. Isaac Hastings4 and Mary Jane (Carder) Dial - b. Oct. 16, l86l,
Randolph Co., Ala.; d. June 22, 1930, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas; m. James John
son (Jim) Harrison, Nov. 22, 1883; Fannin Co., Texas; wedding performed by Rev
T. L. Miller. James J. Harrison - b. Apr. 16, 1856, Dallas, Polk Co., Ark.;
d. Aug. 31; 1943 , Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas; bur. beside his wife, Laurel Lana
Cem., Dallas, Texas.
1. Beulah6 Harrison - b. Oct. 15, 1884, Leonard, Fannin Co., Texas; d.
July 11, 1888; bur. Leonard Cem.
James Virgil6 Harrison - see subsequent data.
Eula6 Harrison - b. Jan. 5, 1890, Leonard, Texas; d. Sept. 18, I89I;
bur. Leonard Cem.
Gay Belle6 Harrison - see subsequent data.
Andrew Hastings6 Harrison - see subsequent data.
Hubert Daniel.6 Harrison - see subsequent data.
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My mother, Savannah E.5 Dial (Mrs. Jas. J. Harrison), had red hair and
hazel eyes and so have I. In recent years I have visited Dial families in
Ark., La., Ala., Ga., S. C., Wash., D. C. and elsewhere. These Dials who
have never met each other and who had never met me before said, "You look
like a Dial." They told me that many of the Dials they have known have been
of light complexion, red hair being quite prevalent among them.
Having grown up in the Presbyterian Church, and having married James J.
(Jim) Harrison, my father, who was a Presbyterian Elder, and whose father was
a Presbyterian minister, my mother was naturally a staunch Presbyterian.
Like most Presbyterians, she was a strong believer in higher education. She
studiously read her Bible and "The Cumberland Presbyterian" and its successor,
"The Presbyterian Advance," monthly publications of her denomination, and
all books our limited budget could afford. The first set of books I ever
owned and which I have often consulted with great benefit since I was 18 yrs.
old was given to me by my mother in 1912. It was on mama's plea that our
family moved to Waxahachie, Texas, in 1910. Trinity University, a Presby¬
terian institution, now at San Antonio, was then located at Waxahachie. At
Waxahachie, we lived in a two story house hard by the University campus and
on an opposite corner to Beeson Hall for young men. Many of Trinity's most
distinguished alumni lived or visited often in our home during their student
days. Numbers of them have told me that they owe a deep debt of gratitude
to my late mother for her sympathetic understanding and for the wisdom of
her counsel. At Leonard, Texas, where I was born, and at Myra, where we
lived for twelve years before we moved to Waxahachie, mama served as the
President of the Missionary Society of her Church and was an outstanding
leader in those communities.
Mama was practical and fair. She had a lot of good common sense. She
possessed to a remarkable degree the qualities of understanding and compas¬
sion. She sacrificed to the nth degree for her children. The highlights of
my many visits home after I was grown were my private visits with her. She
honored her Dial name that she learned to love from her mother and from
"Grandpa" Pickens. She was one of the most honorable and worthy Christian
women who ever graced this earth. Although she has been dead since 1930
she is now and shall continue to be inspiringly alive in my heart as long
as I shall live. May God rest her soul in peace and may His light shine
upon her forever.
My widowed grandmother, Mary Jane Carder (Mrs. Isaac Hastings Dial) m.
my beloved stepgrandfather, Andrew Henderson Pickens, at Lost Mountain, Cobb
Co., Ga., on Oct. 10, 1866. My mother, Savannah Elizabeth5 Dial (Mrs. J. J.
Harrison), in 1925> speaking of the marriage and subsequent events said: "I
was nearing my fifth birthday at the time and I remember clearly the marriage
and events that followed. We left immediately afterward for Texas in a cov¬
ered caravan, driving oxen and mules - some rode their horses. The honey-
mooners and I were in one wagon and drove a mule by the name of 'Old Kit.'
My grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Carder, and my uncles Irby, Randolph
L., called Bud, Tom and Taylor Carder, and my aunts, Armanda Elizabeth Car¬
der (Mrs. Thomas Reeves) and family, and Sallie Carder came to Texas with
them. There were four covered wagons in which everything they had was
packed. They settled in Fannin Co., Tex., near Wolfe City, between Gober
and Ladonia. En route to Texas we underwent great privations and hardships.
Over and over again we had to stop, farm on the halves, buy and trade horses
for food, and then we moved on slowly but surely, to Texas. Even after
reaching Texas we had to stop and farm and trade in Red River Co. where we
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acquired 5 acres and worked 100 acres on the halves, and then we stopped and
farmed and traded and lived on squirrels and other wild game in Lamar Co.,
Texas, finally reaching and settling in Fannin Co. - there the Carders and
the Pickens and the Reeves were always regarded as good people and success¬
ful farmers and leaders. All except Pa have gone to their heavenly rewards.
"Pa was too young to go to War when it broke out. He was not quite 16
but he ran away from home and joined the Confederate Army. He first served
in the Artillery, and then the Marines - his Commanding Officer was Hender¬
son, I think a General. He served during most of the 4 years of the War.
You and all of my children know Pa (Andrew Pickens) as my father, and so do
I. He really has been more than a father to me. He accepted me as his
very own child. I helped him and my mother with all of their six children,
Allie and Minnie and Beulah and Gus and Bill and Dave - all of them accepted
me and loved me and I accepted all of them as brothers and sisters, and none
of us ever thought of my being a half sister. No child could have loved her
own father and sisters and brothers more than I loved Pa and ray Pickens sis¬
ters and brothers. No better man ever lived than Pa, and your grandmother
was one of the finest of Christian leaders and one of the best mothers in
the world. "
Grandpa Pickens was tall, bearded and handsome. He was a silent, re¬
flective, reserved and reticent man who seldom talked but who said something
worthwhile when he did. He was a sedulous reader and one of the very best
chess and checker players. Grandpa was a man of great honor. He did not
believe it was honorable to rob a child of a deceased father's name. Having
run away from home when he was under age to join Company B, 9th McDonald's
Cavalry, commanded by William Phillips, and having later served in the Ga.
Marines in an effort to avenge the death of his father in the War, it would
have been preposterous to him even to think of changing the name of my mo¬
ther, dau. of Isaac Hastings4 Dial, a man who had lost his life as a Confed¬
erate soldier! But Grandpa Pickens did adopt my mother in his heart. She
loved him as dearly as any child ever loved her own father. In all the acts
of his life he was good and kind to her. Even though my mother predeceased
him in 1930 by several months he so loved her and her surviving children
that he left his will unchanged. In his will, Grandpa, after remembering his
second wife, said, "I leave the remainder of my property to my 'seven' chil¬
dren, share and share alike, ' naming first my mother, Savannah5 Dial, and
then his own six children in the order of their respective ages.
While my grandmother was a strong Methodist and had been a leader in
the Methodist Church with her first husband, my grandfather, Rev. Isaac
Hastings4 Dial, she knew that the Pickens family had been loyal Presbyter¬
ians for generations. She decided to join the Presbyterian Church in the
hope that by doing so she could persuade Grandpa, who did not belong to any
church, to join his ancestral church with her, which he did before her
death. I was 16 when Grandma died. Until she died my mother and we chil¬
dren visited her and Grandpa and she visited us about twice a year. Grandma
had black hair and brown eyes. She was a forceful woman of faith, vision,
sympathy and understanding. She was well versed in the Bible. Her great
love for her family was exceeded only by her love for her Lord and Saviour.
We often went to church with her. Rarely did the minister fail to call upon
her to lead in prayer. I have been intimately associated with many clergy¬
men of our major religious faiths for a period of more than 40 years. Never
in my life have I heard any one whose prayers were more eloquent and moving
than my grandmother's prayers were in those meetings.
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My maternal gr- grandparents, John W. and Mary Amanda Carder, and Grand¬
pa and Grandma Pickens, lived in Fannin Co., Texas, until death. They be¬
came substantial land owners and farmers and acquired some banking and other
interests.
The Carders were bur. in Rohoboth Cem., between Ladonia and Wolfe City.
The tombstone of my gr- grandfather has been so broken that his legend is
missing. My gr- grandmother ' s legend on her monument is:
Mary Amanda Carder
Wife of John W. Carder
Born Dec. 8, 1810 - Died Dec. 30, 1876
Grandpa and Grandma Pickens are bur. in the Cedar Point Cem. not far from
their Fannin Co. farm on which they had. lived so long. The legends on their
monuments are:
Andrew H. Pickens
Born April 16, 1846
Died October 14, 1930
Mary Jane Pickens, Wife of
Andrew H. Pickens
Born August 29, l84l
Died December 9, 1910
1870 Census - Fannin Co., Texas
(Ladonia Post Office)
Andrew H. Pickens
Mary J. Pickens
Augustus (Gus) Pickens
Mary Alice (Allie) Pickens -
SAVANNAH ELIZABETH DIAL
24 - farmer -
28 - wife
3 - son
1 - dau.
8 - her dau.-
b. in Ga.
b. in Ala.
b. in Tex.
b. in Tex.
b. in Ala.
Savannah E.5 Dial, my mother, was
Hastings4 Dial. He had only one other
in i860 and died in 1865*
the only surviving child of Isaac
child, Mary Etta5 Dial, who was born
1880 Census - Fannin Co., Texas
Andrew H. Pickens
34
farmer
Born
Ga .
Father
Born
S. C.
Mother
Born
Ga.
Mary Jane Pickens
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39
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wife
Ala.
S. C.
S. C.
James A. (Gus) Pickens
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12
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son
Tex.
Ga.
Ga •
Mary Allie Pickens
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9
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dau.
Tex.
Ga.
Ga.
Wm. Mayes Pickens
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7
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son
Tex.
Ga.
Ga.
Minnie C. Pickens
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4
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dau.
Tex.
Ga.
Ga.
David Israel (Dave) Pickens
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2
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son
Tex.
Ga.
Ga •
SAVANNAH ELIZABETH DIAL
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18
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her dau.
Ala.
Ga.
Ala.
My Aunt Beulah Pickens was
born after 1880.
My mother,
Savannah
Dial was born in Randolph Co., Ala., Oct. 16, l86l. The above census was
taken in the spring of 1880, thus accounting for her age of 18 at that time
- she was 19 on Oct. 16, 1880, subsequent to the month in which the census
was taken. The census shows that her father was b. in Ga. I am sure he was.
2. James Virgil (J. V.)6 Harrison, Savannah E.5 Dial (Isaac H.4, Colvill3,
Martin2, Henry Arthur1) oldest son of James J. and Savannah E.5 (Dial) Har¬
rison - b. Feb. l887> Leonard, Texas; m. Jennie Arvonia Matheson,
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Shannon, Tex., Sept. 14, 1910; bus. add: 718 Tenth St.; res. add: 1105 Monroe
St., Wichita Falls, Texas. Jennie A. Matheson - b.Mar. 26, 1890, Shannon
Tex.; dau. of Gordon T. and Nebraska A. (Coleman) Matheson. Gordon T. Mathe¬
son - b. Feb. 14, l859» Haysville, Clay Co., N. C.; d. Nov. 15, 1948.
Nebraska A. Coleman - b. Sept. 29, i860, Haysville, N. C.; m. Gordon T. Math¬
eson, Nov. 10, 1878; res: Shannon, Texas
1. Horace Virgil7 Harrison - b. July 24, 1911, Waxahachie, Tex.; m.
Wilma Ellen McGinty, Apr. 5, 1947, Wichita Falls, Texas. Wilma
Ellen McGinty - b. July 8, 1908, Rotan, Tex.; dau. of Thomas and
Cora (Ginn) McGinty. No issue. Add: 1920 Ruatan St., West Hyatts-
ville, Md. Dr. Horace V.7 Harrison grad, from Trinity Univ. at
Waxahachie, Tex., magna cum laude, in 1932. He received the M. A.
degree in 1941 and his Ph.D. in Latin American Studies from the
Univ. of Texas in 1951* He has been Associate Prof, of Political
Science at the Univ. of Maryland since 1954. He was a Si,ecial Teacher
in the U. S. Naval Reserve for 34 months in World War II, during
most of which time he was instructor in airplane mechanics at Naval
Air Technical Training Center at the Univ. of Oklahoma at Norman.
He and Dr. Carlos E. Castaneda of the Univ. of Texas were writing a
text book, "Latin America and the Modern World," when Dr. Castaneda
died in 1958. The book is now being completed by Dr. Harrison.
2. Charles B.7 Harrison - b. Mar. 17, 1913, Frederick, Okla. ; m. Verda
Alma Wells, May 6, 1941, Grandfield, Okla. Verda Alma Wells - b.
Dec. 6, 19-10, Chattanooga, Okla.; dau. of Lewis B. and Mary (Jemmi-
son) Wells. Charles B.7 Harrison grad, from the Electra High School
(Texas) in 1929* He closed his long military service in World War II
with the rank of Sergeant in the Army. Most of his war service was
in the Pacific Theatre - New Caledonia, Northern Solomons, the Phil-
lipines and Japan. He entered business upon graduation from High
School. He served as Manager of Safeway Grocery Stores at Wichita
Falls and Fort Worth, Texas, for many years with outstanding success.
At the present time he and his wife are proprietors of their own
drapery business at Wichita Falls. Add: 2205 Avenue I, Wichita
Falls, Texas. (1958).
l. Charles Hastings8 Harrison - b. Dec. 20, 1942, Wichita Falls,
Texas. At 15, Charles H.s Harrison was already an able student
of the more advanced sciences.
James Virgil6 Harrison received his education in the Public Schools of
Myra and Leonard, Texas, and at Trinity Univ. now of San Antonio, and the
Univ. of Texas at Austin. He was a dedicated and highly respected teacher
and administrator in the public schools of Texas until he went into the in¬
surance business about 25 years ago. He served for many years as Agent for
the Kansas City Life Ins. Co. He has been a Presbyterian Elder and civic
leader since he was a young man. He is Past Chancellor of Progressive
Lodge, Knights of Pythias, at Wichita Falls, and a member of the Grand Lodge
of the State of Texas.
4. Gay Belle6Harrison, Savannah E.5 Dial (Isaac H.4, Colvill3, Martin2,
Henry Arthur1) dau. of James J. and Savannah E.5 (Dial) Harrison - b. Apr.
16, 1892, Gober, Fannin Co., Tex.; m. Reugen F. Spivey, parental residence,
Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Texas, May 29, 1917; h. Jan. 16, 1939, Dallas, Dallas
Co., Texas; bur. beside her parents, Laurel Land Cem., Dallas, Texas; sur¬
vived by husband and one son.
1. James Franklin (J. Frank)7 Spivey - b. Dec. 25, 1920, Dallas, Tex.;
m. Rugh Yvonne Straughn, dau. of Harold Wm. and Lusetta Straughn;
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graduate Dallas Technical High School and Texas A. & M. College; Tech. Sgt.
in Radar, World War II, in U. S. A., on Pacific Islands and in Japan; elec¬
trical engineer. Ruth Straughn (Mrs. J. Frank Spivey), graduate A. & M.
College of Oklahoma - also an electrical engineer. Add: 1569 Julie Lane,
Los Altos, Calif..
1. Patricia Gay (Patsy Gay)8 Spivey - b. May 15; 1948, Syracuse, N. Y.
2. Margaret Elaine8 Spivey - b. Sept. 28, 1953; Syracuse, N. Y.
3. Harold Franklin8 Spivey - b. July 3; 1957; Palo Alto, Calif.
Gay Belle6 Harrison (Mrs. R. F. Spivey) was educated in the Myra Public
Schools, East Texas State College at Commerce, Texas, and Trinity University,
now at San Antonio, Texas. She taught in the public schools of Texas for a
few years before marriage. The tragedy of ill health, major operation after
major operation, stalked her pathway at intervals from the age of 18 until
God relieved her of her pains in her 47th year. She never murmured or com¬
plained. She was an attractive, intelligent, inspiring and angelic woman
who made fast and eternal, friends. She was, despite her afflictions, one of
the most outstanding and beloved leaders in the Trinity Presbyterian Church,
U. S. A. of Dallas for many years before her death.
5. Andrew Hastings6 Harrison, Savannah E.5 Dial (Isaac H.4, Colvill3, Martin2,
Henry Arthur1) son of James J. and Savannah E.5 (Dial) Harrison - b. Nov. 20,
1894, Leonard, Fannin Co., Texas; m. Fay Farmer of Dawson, Navarro Co., Texas,
Dec. 14, 1919; given names for maternal grandfather, Isaac Hastings4 Dial and
beloved stepgrandfather, Andrew Henderson Pickens; educated in Myra and
Waxahachie, Texas, Public Schools and Trinity University; teacher, Dawson
Public School 1915-17; General Secretary, Young Men's Christian Associations
of Corsicana and Beaumont, Texas, and Tulsa, Okla., 1919-39; Southwestern
Director, National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1939-44, an& Vice-
President and Southwestern Director, 1944-59; Senior Consultant to the
President, Southern Methodist University, effective January 1, 1959; author
of "Gordon Carr," "Liberty - The Language of America," "An Abridged History
of The Daniel Bluford Harrison Family," and "Martin Dial and Related Families;"
awarded Honorary Doctor of Literature Degree by Trinity University, 1935;
first Chairman Tulsa, Okla. Juvenile Court Board; member. Board of Stewards,
Highland Park Methodist Church, Dallas; 32° Scottish Rite Mason; Pvt. Hdqrs.
Co. 134th Inf. 34th Div., U. S. A., in England and France, 1918-1919; member
S.A.R. on lines of "Patriots in the Revolution," George3 Rucker and Michael
Ehart, Geo. Rucker's father-in-law, Nat'l. S.A.R. No. 76,546; Who's Who in
America since 1955; bus. add: 1027-1028 National Bldg., (1958); res: 4316
V/. Potomac, Dallas 5; Texas. Fay Farmer (Mrs. Hastings Harrison) - b.
Sept. 15; 1895; Dawson, Navarro Co., Texas; dau. of John Henry and El-
mi na Lewis (Boling) Farmer, was educated in the Dawson Public Schools and
Texas State College for Women at Denton, Texas. Her brothers and sister--
John Wm. Gilmer Farmer, Haden Henry Farmer and Miss Josephine Farmer - b.
at Dawson. Without her constant encouragement, inspiration and practical
and sacrificial help that we have had all through the years neither I nor
our children could have achieved what we have, limited as it has been; and
"Mama Fay" as they affectionately call her is adored by her grandchildren.
John Henry Farmer - b. July 17; 1864, "Old Raleigh" near Dawson, Navarro
Co., Texas; d. Apr. 23; 1945; Dawson, Texas; m. Elmina Lewis Boling, Red
Hill, Ala., Aug. 7; 1892, his first cousin once removed - both descendants
of Lafford French, Spartanburg, S. C. who served in the American Revolution
- quite a number of his progeny have qualified for membership in the D.A.R.
on his line. Elmina Lewis Boling (Mrs. John Henry Farmer) - b. Sept. 4,
1872, Red Hill, Marshall Co., Ala.; d. Dec. 3; 1955; Dawson, Texas. She is
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(Farmer) Harrison:
1. Jo Fay7 Harrison - b. June 2, 1921, Corsicana, Navarro Co., Texas;
m. John Kirby Godbey, Nov. 20, 1943, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas;
graduated Tulsa, Oklahoma Central High School, 1939, and received
B. A. Degree, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Feb. 1943;
Treas. Chi Omega Sorority, member Student Council, Pres. Y. W. C. A.,
elected to Mortar Board on basis of scholastic and leadership record
vhile student, S. M. U.; named a member of Who's Who in American Uni¬
versities in 1941, 1942 and 1943; V. P. Dallas League of Women Voters
1957, and a leader, with her husband, in the highland Park Methodist
Church, Dallas. John K. Godbey - b. Nov. l4,/v-l$22, Cisco, Texas; son
of late Joe J. and Emma Lee (Taylor) Godbey; B. S. Degree, Soiithern
Methodist University, Feb. 1944; Pres. Independent Students Ass'n.,
member Blue Key, a scholastic honor society, Alpha Phi Omega, a ser¬
vice fraternity; Ensign, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D. C.
World War II; M. S. Degree, Electrical Engineering, The University of
Texas, 1948; Electrical Research, Magnolia Petroleum Co. Lab., Dallas
since 1948; res: 3990 Davilla Dr., Dallas 9> Texas. (1958)
1. John Kirby8 Godbey, Jr. - b. Sept. 28, 1946.
2. Gayle Harrison8 Godbey - b. June 4, 1949.
3* Joseph Hastings8 Godbey - b. Nov. 2, 1952.
2. Hubert James7 Harrison - b. July 6, 1929, Beaumont, Jefferson Co.,
Texas; m. Ada Wadene Clouse, dau. of J. Floyd and Helen Wadene
(McLemore) Clouse, Jan. 28, 1951 > Dallas, Texas; graduated Highland
Park High School, Dallas, Feb. 1947; student Southern Methodist Uni¬
versity one year; B. S. Degree, Jan. 1952 and M. A. Degree, Aug. 1957
in Geology, The University of Texas; elected Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Hon
orary Scholastic Society in Geology, 1950; Geologist, Seaboard Oil Co
of Delaware at Corpus Christi, Texas, June 1953 1° June 1958; now
Geologist, Corpus Christi area, R. L. Foree, Independent Oil Operator
of Dallas; recommended location for wildcat well that resulted in the
discovery of Seaboard No. 1-A R. H. Welder Estate, Encino Field, San
Patricio and Refugio Counties in Texas in May, 1956; the Encino Field
had produced five million dollars worth of oil by 1958* Res: 762
Sheridan Dr., Corpus Christi, Texas. (1958) Wadene Clouse (Mrs. Hub¬
ert J. Harrison) - b. Jan. 4. 1931 > Dallas, Texas; graduated Woodrow
Wilson High School of Dallas as valedictorian, 1948; awarded Ruth de
Capree English Scholarship as top ranking English student, High
Schools of Dallas; representative on Student Council and listed in
Who's Who column of Woodrow Wilson High School Annual for work in
English; elected to membership in Blue Stocking (English Club), co-
chairman of House Council Scottish Rite Masonic Dormitory and Alpha
Lamba Delta (Freshman Women) while a student at The University of
Texas, and elected as Phi Beta Kappa in senior year; B. A. Degree,
Univ. of Texas, June 1951; Sec'y. of Corpus Christi League of Women
Voters in 1958 and a leader with her husband in St. Luke's Methodist
Church, Corpus Christi, Texas
1. Keith Daniel8 Harrison - b. Sept. 27, 1953 , Corpus Christi, Texas
2. Mark Hastings8 Harrison - b. Jxily 25> 1955> Corpus Christi, Texas
6. Hubert Daniel6 Harrison, Savannah E.5 Dial (Isaac H.4, Colvill0, Martin2,
Henry Arthur1) youngest son and child of James J. and Savannah E.5 (Dial)
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Texas; bur. Hillcrest Memorial Park, Waxahachie; m. 1st, May Sanderson, Apr.
18, 1926, Ennis, Texas; no issue; m. 2nd, Billie McIntosh, May 16, I9L&,
Dallas, Texas; no issue; served in the U. S. Navy in World War I; educated
Public Schools at Myra and Waxahachie, Texas, and Trinity University; opera¬
ted stores at Ennis and Waxahachie under trade name of "Harrison's" selling
appliances of all kinds for a number of years vhen he sold the Ennis store
and moved back to his teen age home and operated the Waxahachie store
successfully last twenty-five years of his life; served as Commander Ameri¬
can Legion Po3t; Pres. Lions Club; director some 20 years, Chamber of Com¬
merce, Waxahachie, member Central Presbyterian Church, U. S. A., Waxahachie;
served 3 years as Ellis County Chairman Red Cross campaigns and in a similar
capacity in City and County wide campaigns for other civic and patriotic
causes during World War II. Hubert D.6 Harrison was nicknamed "Speck" by
our beloved maternal stepgrandfather, Andrew H. Pickens. He liked the nick¬
name and capitalized on it from childhood until death. Few of his friends
ever knew his given name. He had a marked sense of humor and a rare ability
precisely to mimic voices, mannerisms and eccentricities of people. He
served as "end man" on the Annual Community Minstrel Charity Shows of the
Waxahachie Lions Club for about twenty- five years. He was industrious,
aggressive and alert. He was a good mixer and had a world of friends. He
was admired in Waxahachie and among his connections elsewhere not only be¬
cause he was a fine business man and community leader but also because of
his high sense of honor and practice of good sportsmanship and fair play
among citizens of all classes, creeds and colors.
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CHAPTER SIX
JAMES DIAL
4. James3 Dial (Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of Martin2 and Chrystie (Aber¬
crombie) Dial - b. ab. 1787 , Laurens Co., S. C.; d. in Term., probably in
Franklin Co. after i860; m. 1st, Sarah Stoddard; m. 2nd, Jane East. James3
Dial's family appeared in the 1820, 1840, I85O and i860 census records of
Franklin Co., Term. He seems to have been living in a nearby Co. in Ga. in
I83O. His son, James4 Dial, Jr., according to his 1850 census of Franklin
Co., Term., was b. in Ga. There is no clear documentation of James3 Dial's
children, but census records justify the firm conclusion that among his many
children, reflected by his 1840 census, -were:
1. David4 Dial - b. before 1820, in Term.
2. James4 Dial, Jr. - b. ab. 1825, in Ga.
3. Isaac4 Dial - b. ab. 1827, in Term.
4. Hastings4 Dial - b. ab. I83I, in Term.
I believe that his son, David4 Dial, and the David Dial, 53 > vho ap¬
peared in the 1870 census of Henderson Co., Term., was one and the same Da¬
vid4 Dial. One of the Henderson Co. David Dial's grandchildren, Mrs. Carrie6
(Dial) Laney, of Rt. 3, Seymour, Texas, has written that she is sure he was.
A sister, Jewell (Dial) Vought, of Sherman, Texas, says that she believes her
grandfather, David Dial, was a son of a "Haston" Dial. In the absence of
positive proof I am recording the David Dial family of the 1870 census and
their descendants in Part IV, even though I am strongly convinced that they
belong in this Chapter of James3 Dial, son of Martin2 Dial, of S. C. The
I87O census of David Dial's family reflects names of sons living at home
and on adjacent farms as James Brit, William R., W. Haston, Martin A., Al¬
bert H., and George W. Dial.
1810 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
James Dial household: Males 1 (16-26) Females 1 (16-26)
1820 Census - Franklin Co., Term.
James Dial household: Males 2 ("under 10) 1 (26-45)
Females 1 (10-16) 1 (26-45)
1840 Census - Franklin Co., Term.
(District No. 8)
James Dial household: Males 3 (5-10) 1 (10-15) 1 (15-20) 1 (40-50)
Females 1 (10-15) 1 (15-20) 1 (30-40)
1850 Census - Franklin Co., Term.
(District No. 8)
James Dial - 65 - farmer - b. in S. C.
Mary Dial - 45 - wife - b. in Va.
Elizabeth Dial. - 17 - dau. - b. in Term.
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(District No. 9)
James Dial - 69 - farmer - b. in S. C
Mary Dial - 55 - wife - b. in Va.
Elizabeth Dial - 25 - dau. - b. in Ga.
1810 Census - Franklin Co., Term
(Mountain District No. 9)
David Dial household: Males 1 (under 5) 1 (20-50) Engaged in Agriculture
Females 1 (under 5) 1 (15-20 )
I850 Census - Franklin Co., Term,
(District No. 9)
Isaac Dial
Caroline Dial
James P. Dial
Wm. H. Dial
- 25 - fanner - b. in Term.
- 19 - wife - b. in Term.
5 - son - b. in Term.
- 9 bk>.- son - b. in Term.
1850 Census - Franklin Co., Term.
(District No. 9)
Hastings Dial - 18 - farmer - b. in Term.
Milanda Dial - 17 - wife - b. in Term.
I850 Census - Franklin Co., Term.
(District No. 12)
James Dial - 25 - b. in Ga. (Working for Nashville -Chattan¬
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MARTIN DIAL, JR.
5. Martin3 Dial, Jr. (Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of Martin2 and Chrystie
(Abercrombie) Dial - b. ab. 1789, Laurens Co., S. C.; d. ab. Dec. 18^2, Wal¬
ton Co., Ga.; m. Jane Eastwood ab. 1809, Laurens County. Jane Eastwood - b.
ab. 1792, Laurens Co., S. C.j d. ab. Dec. 1869, Walton Co., Ga. ; a dau. of
Israel and Elizabeth (Green) Eastwood. Elizabeth Green was the dau. of Zach-
ariah Green of S. C. As has been indicated in the chapter on Colvill3 and
Lydia (Eastwood) Dial, Colvill3 Dial and Martin3 Dial, Jr. were two of seven
brothers and Lydia and Jane Eastwood were sisters. Martin3 Dial, Jr. was
known in Georgia as Martin3 Dial, Sr. - this was because he was the first of
several members of Dial families by that name in Walton Co., Ga. Children of
Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Jr. were:
1. Young Martin4 Dial - b. ab. I809, Laurens Co., S. C. Young Martin4
Dial settled in Carroll Co., Ga. where he died after Dec. 1, 1848
when he last signed for a share in a partial distribution of his fa¬
ther's estate. Alexander Johnston was appointed Admr. of Estate of
Young M. 4 Dial of Carroll Co., Ga. on Oct. 'J , I85I, to receive and
sign for monies to be due his estate from the estate of his father,
Martin3 Dial. Under Power of Attorney for Alexander Johnston, Clai¬
borne Sims received the last distribution for share due Young M.4
Dial, dec'd., one of the legatees of Martin3 Dial on June > 1852.
I can find no record of marriage of Young M.4 Dial - it is possible
that Elizabeth Dial of Carroll Co., who m. Benjamin Shepherd, a wi¬
dower, on July 1, 1851, was his widow but she could have been his
Cos. or some other relation instead, if any.
2. John4 Dial - see subsequent data.
3. Christi4 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. Catharine4 Dial - b. ab. 1813, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. Joel Johnston,
Jr., Aug. 15, 1839 ■ see Walton Co., Ga. C. H. Mar. Bk. D, p. 20,
Monroe, Ga. Joel Johnston signed receipts for his wife's share of
distributions of her father's estate. She was mentioned as alive
and due her share in a small estate balance of $176.56 in a petition
in 1897 to the Ordinary of Walton Co., Ga., signed by her sister,
Jane4 Allen, and Hogan4 Dial. Children, all b. in Georgia:
1. Alexander5 Johnston - b. ab. 1840.
2. Marion5 Johnston - b. ab. 1842.
3. Felicity5 Johnston - b. ab. 1844.
4. David5 Johnston - b. ab. 1846.
5. Cynthia5 Johnston - b. ab. 1849.
There were probably other children who were b. after 1850.
5. Elizabeth4 Dial - b. ab. 1815, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. 1st, Cordy Ho¬
gan, Sept. 21, 1832 - see Walton Co., Ga. Mar. Bk. C, p. 129; 2nd,
William Studdard, Dec. 10, 1844 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. D, p. 198.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Dial5 Hogan - b. ab. 1836, in Ga.
2. Sophronia5 Hogan - b. ab. 1838, in Ga.
There may have been one or more older Hogan children who d. or
were away from home or m. before the 1850 census of DeKalb Co.,
Ga., from which the above record was taken.
(By 2nd Mar. )
3. Isiah5 Studdard - b. ab. 1847.
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doubt b. after 1850. We have no further record except receipts
signed by her 2nd husband for her share in distribution of her
father’s estate and mention made of her and her heirs in the
same connection in I89T by Jane4 Allen and Hogan4 Dial.
6. Hannah4 Dial - b. ab. 1817* Laurens Co., S. C.; m. John Studdard,
Sept. 29, 18^3 - see Walton Co., Ga., Mar. Bk. C, p. 79.
1. Catherine5 Studdard - b. ab. 1836, in Ga.
2. Jane5 Studdard - b. ab. 1838, in Ga.
3. Elizabeth5 Studdard - b. ab. 1840, in Ga.
4. Jophena5 Studdard - b, ab. 1845* in Ga.
5* William I.5 Studdard - b. ab. 1849, in Ga.
Above record is from 1850 De Kalb Co., Ga. census. No doubt
others were b. after 1850. We have no further record except
receipts signed for her share in distribution of her father's
estate by her husband and reference made to her, in the petition
of her sister and brother, as above mentioned. They said she
was dec'd., and without children known to be living at that time.
7. Mary Ann4 Dial - b. ab. 1821, Walton Co., Ga.; m. Jesse W. Allen, Dec.
20, 1838 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. D, p. 42; her husband, Jesse W. Al¬
len, signed receipts for her share of distributions of her father's
estate; mention made of her six children, then alive, in petition of
her sister, Jane4 (Dial) Allen and her brother, Hogan4 Dial in 1897*
1. Martha5 Allen - b. ,ab. 1839 •
2. Matilda5 Allen - b. ab. 1842.
3. John5 Allen - b. ab. 1846.
Above record is from the 1850 census of Walton Co., Ga. The six
children listed by Jane4 Allen and Hogan4 Dial in their petition
were: Amanda, Elizabeth, Alice, Eliza, William and Jackson. Some
of these six may have been the same as the three whose births are
given as taken from the 1850 Walton Co., Ga. census of the Jesse
W. Allen family.
8. Jonathan J.4 Dial - b. ab. 1822, Walton Co., Ga.; m. Susan5 Dial, who
it seems certain was his niece, Sept. 28, 1848 - see Walton Co. Mar.
Bk. D, p. 281 ; signed various receipts for a part of his share in
distributions of her father's estate; lived in Henry and Newton Coun¬
ties in Ga., and no doubt he died and was bur. there. In the 1897
petition of his sister Jane4 and his brother Hogan4 they said that
the heirs of his brother, John4 Dial, had purchased the balance of
his share in his father's estate. It strongly appears that Susan5
Dial was Jonathan4 Dial's niece, a dau. of John and Margaret Dial.
1. Martin D.5 Dial - b. ab. 1849, in Ga.
2. Margaret J.5 Dial - b. ab. I85I* in Ga.
3. John B.5 Dial - b. ab. 1852, in Ga.
4. Susan M.5 Dial - b. ab. 1853* in Ga.
5. Martha M. 5 Dial - b. ab. 1857* in Ga.
6. Christi5 Dial - b. ab. 1858, in Ga.
7. Richmond5 Dial - b. ab. i860, in Ga.
8. Sarah5 Dial - b. ab. 1863* in Ga.
9. Robert L.5 Dial - b. ab. 1865* in Ga.
10. Reuben G.5 Dial - b. ab. 1866, in Ga.
11. Alverada5 Dial - b. ab. 1868, in Ga.
12. Jonathan5 Dial - b. ab. 1869* in Ga.
Above records from the 1850 Census of Henry Co., Ga., and the
i860 Census of Newton Co., Ga.
9. Hogan4 Dial - see subsequent data.
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10. Jane4 Dial - b. ab. 1827, Walton Co., Ga. ; m. Early Allen, Apr. 16,
1844 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. D, p. 130. Jane4 Dial and her bus-*
band, Early Allen, both signed receipts for her share of distribu¬
tions of her father's estate. She and her brother, Hogan4 Dial, pe¬
titioned -the Ordinary of Walton Co., Ga., on Sept, 4, 1897, for the
distribution among living heirs of the final balance of the estate
in the sum of $176.56, then on deposit in the Railroad Bank at Augus¬
ta, Ga. In their petition they said that they and their sister,
Catherine4 Johnston, were the only ones alive of the 11 children of
their father, Martin3 Dial (Martin3 Dial, Jr. was known in Ga. as
Martin3 Dial, Sr., to distinguish him from younger members of Dial
families by that given name.) In their petition they named living
heirs of their dec'd. brothers and sisters. Children of Early and
Jane4 (Dial) Allen:
1. Sarah M.5 Allen - b. ab. 1845, in Ga.
2. Malinda J.5 Allen - b. ab. 1846, in Ga.
5. Winnie5 Allen - b. ab. 1849, in Ga.
4. Martha Elizabeth5 Allen - b. ab. I85O, in Ga.
5. Mary5 Allen - b. ab. 1852, in Ga.
6. John5 Allen - b. ab. 1&55, in Ga.
7. Sanford5 Allen ~ b. ab. 1857, in Ga.
Above record is from the 1850 and i860 census records of Walton
Co., Ga. There were probably several other children b. after
i860.
11. William4 Dial - b. ab. 1829, Walton Co., Ga.; m. Elizabeth _ ,
ab. 1848.
1. Hannah M.5 Dial - b. ab. 1849, Walton Co., Ga.
Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial., Jr. moved from Laurens Co., S. C. to
Walton Co., Ga. in l8l8 when that County was formed. As has been said pre¬
viously one of Martin3 Dial, Jr.'s six brothers, Colvill3 Dial, m. Martin's
wife's sister, Lydia Eastwood, in Laurens Co., S. C. They moved to Walton
Co., Ga. in 1835 and moved from there to Ala. after 1840 at which time they
sold 3 farms in said County. Because of the fact that the children of Mar¬
tin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial and Colvill3 and Lydia (Eastwood) Dial were
double first cousins, I think that the estate settlement of Martin3 Dial will
be of interest to them and other Dial relations. At the time of his death .In
1842 Martin3 Dial, Jr. was a wealthy farmer and slave owner for his day and
time .
Since Martin3 Dial, Jr. died intestate the Court appointed James J.
Bentley as Administrator of his estate on Nov. 20, 1843* Upon his death,
about I87O, John P. Edwards was appointed to succeed him in the March Term
of Court in I87O. Mr. Edwards was discharged by order of the Court upon his
own request on Jan. 7, 1889. An undistributed Cash balance of $176.56 of the
estate was deposited in the Georgia Railroad Bank at Augusta in Aug. 1889.
This balance was distributed among living heirs by Court Order on Sept. 4,
I899. In the petition to the Ordinary of the Probate Court of Walton Co.,
Ga., in 1897, by Hogan4 Dial and his sister, Jane4 Allen et al for the dis¬
tribution of the residue of their father's estate they said that he died in
1842. The probate Court, on Jan. 13, 1843, paid from the estate of Martin3
Dial, dec'd., a debt to Joe C. Trammell, subscribed to be applied to the
building fund of the Methodist Church at Hopewell. This seems definitely to
corroborate the statement in the petition of Jane4 Allen and Hogan4 Dial that
their father died in 1842. It is reasonable to assume that Martin3 Dial was
buried in the Hopewell Methodist Church Cemetery.
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In the census records of Martin3 Dial and his family in 1830 ve find
that he owned 1 6 slaves. These slaves no doubt vere divided, by agreement,
among his children. The number of his slaves probably vas increased before
his death. It seems that no Administrator of the estate vas appointed until
a year or so after his death. Since 56 years transpired in the settlement
of Martin3 Dial’s substantial estate, numbers of his children had died and
some had moved to other states. Some of the names of those vho signed re¬
ceipts in connection vith estate distributions vere his grandchildren. Oth¬
er receipts vere signed by attorneys and/or friends for the families of
dec'd. sons or daughters or for sons or daughters living in other states.
1810 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Martin Dial, Jr. household; Males 1 (under 10) 1 (16-26) Females 1 (16-26)
1820 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Martin Dial, Jr. household: Males 1 (under 10) 1 (10-16) 1 (26-45)
Females 4 (under 10) 1 (26-4-5)
1830 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Martin Dial, Jr. household: Males 2 (under 5) 2 (5-10) 1 (40-50)
Females 1 (under 5) 2 (10-15) 2 (15-20) 1 (30-40)
1840 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Martin Dial, Jr. household: Males 2 (10-15) 1 (15-20) 1 (20-30) 1 (50-60)
Females 1 (10-15) 1 (40-50) 16 slaves
1850 Census -
William Dial - 21 -
Elizabeth Dial - 27 -
Hannah M. Dial - 1 -
*Jane Dial - 57 -
Elijah Eastvood - 67 -
Wm. L. Thomason - 15 -
1850 Census -
Walton Co.,
Ga.
farmer
b.
in
Ga
•wife
b.
in
Ga
dau.
b.
in
Ga
mother
b.
in
S.
his uncle -
b.
in
S.
a cos.
b.
in
Ga
Carroll Co.
, Ga.
*Joel Johnston
- 40 - farmer
- b. in S. C.
*Catharine Johnston
- 37 - wife
- b. in S. C.
Alex Johnston
- 10 - son
- b. in Ga.
Marion Johnston
- 8 - son
- b. in Ga.
Felicity Johnston
- 6 - dau.
- b. in Ga.
David Johnston
- 4 - son
- b. in Ga.
Cynthia Johnston
1 - dau.
- b. in Ga.
*Jane Dial vas the vidov of Martin3 Dial, Jr. Elijah Eastvood vas her
brother .
*Joel Johnston and Catharine4 Dial, dau. of Martin3 and Jane (Eastvood)
Dial vere m. in Walton Co., Ga., Aug. 15, 1839-
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1850 Census - DeKalb Co., Ga.
William Studdard
- 35 - farmer
- b.
in
S. C.
Elizabeth Studdard
- 36 - wife
- b.
in
S. C.
Dial Hogan
- 13 - her son
- b.
in
Ga .
Sophronia Hogan
- 12 - her dau.
- b.
in
Ga.
I si ah Studdard
- 3 - their son
- b.
in
Ga.
Elizabeth4 Dial, a dau. of Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Jr., m.
Cordy Hogan in Walton Co., Ga. in 1832. After his death she m. William
Studdard in Walton County in 1844. Without doubt there must have been
Hogan children older than Dial^ Hogan, and Studdard children who were b.
after 1850 of whom I have found no record.
1850 Census
- DeKalb Co.,
Ga
•
John Studdard
55
- farmer -
b.
in
S. C.
Hannah Studdard
55
- wife
b.
in
S. C.
Catherine Studdard
15
- dau.
b.
in
Ga.
J ane Studdard
12
- dau.
b.
in
Ga.
Eli zabeth Studdard -
9
- dau .
b.
in
Ga.
Jophena Studdard
4
- dau .
b.
in
Ga.
William I. Studdard -
2
- son
b.
in
Ga.
Hannah4 Dial, a dau. of Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Jr., m.
John Studdard in Walton Co., Ga. in 1853* I have no record of the family
after I85O but I am sure there must have been other children who were b.
after 1850. It appears that William and John Studdard who m. sisters, Eliz¬
abeth4 and Hannah4 Dial, were twins and that they were younger brothers of
Joseph Studdard who m. Christi4 Dial in Walton Co. in 1830, oldest sister of
their wives.
I85O Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Jesse W. Allen - 33
Many Ann Allen - 28
Martha Allen - 11
Matilda Allen - 8
John Allen - 4
- fanner - b. in Ga.
- wife - b. in Ga.
- dau. - b. in Ga.
- dau. - b. in Ga.
- son - b. in Ga.
Jesse W. Allen and Mary Ann4 Dial, a dau. of Martin3 and Jane Dial., Jr.,
were m. Dec. 20, 1838, in Walton Co., Ga.
i860 Census - Henry Co., Ga.
Jonathan J. Dial
--
38 - farmer
- b. in
Ga
Susan Dial
-
27 - wife
- b. in
Ga
Martin D. Dial
-
10 - son
- b. in
Ga
Margaret J. Dial
-
9 - dau.
- b. in
Ga
John B. Dial
-
7 - son
- b. in
Ga
Susan M. Dial
-
5 - dau.
- b. in
Ga
Martha M. Dial
-
4 - dau.
- b. in
Ga
Christy Dial
-
2 - dau.
- b. in
Ga
Richmond Dial -
4
mo. -son
- b. in
Ga
Jonathan J.4 Dial and Susan Dial, no doubt a niece, were m. in Walton
Co., Ga., Sept. 28, 1848. He was a son of Martin3 and Jane Dial, Jr.
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1870 Census - Newton Co., Ga.
(Conyers Post Office)
Jonathan J. Dial
-
47
-
farmer -
b.
in
Ga
.Susan Dial
-
36
-
wife
b.
in
Ga
Martin D. Dial
-
21
-
son
b.
in
Ga
Margaret J. Dial
-
19
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
John B. Dial
-
18
-
son
b.
in
Ga
Susan M. Dial
-
17
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
Martha M. Dial
-
13
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
Christy Dial
-
12
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
Richmond Dial
-
10
-
son
b.
in
Ga
Sarah Dial
-
7
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
Robert L. Dial
-
5
-
son
b.
in
Ga
Reuben G. Dial
-
4
-
son
b.
in
Ga
Alverada Dial
-
2
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
Jonathan Dial -
7
mo.
-
son
b.
in
Ga
1850 Census
- Walton Co.,
Ga
•
Early Allen
mm
26
mm
farmer -
b.
in
Ga
Jane Allen
-
21
-
wife
b.
in
Ga
Sarah M. Allen
-
5
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
Malinda J. Allen
-
4
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
Martha Allen
-
1
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
Early Allen and Jane4 Dial, a dau. of Martin3 and Jane Dial, Jr., vere
m. in Walton Co., Ga., Apr. 16, 1844.
i860 Census
-
Walton Co.,
Ga
•
Early Allen
37
.j
overseer -
b.
in
Ga
Jane Allen
-
32
-
wife
b.
in
Ga
Malinda Allen
-
13
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
Winnie Allen
-
11
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
Martha Allen
-
10
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
Mary Allen
-
8
-
dau.
b.
in
Ga
John Allen
-
5
-
son
b.
in
Ga
Sanford Allen
-
3
-
son
b.
in
Ga
JOHN
DIAL
2. John4 Dial (Martin, Jr.3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son of Martin3 and
Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Jr. - b. ab. 1810, Laurens Co., S. C.*; d. before Jan.
12, 1863 , Walton Co., Ga.; m. Margaret4 Dial, a 1st Cos., Sept. 21, 1832;
see Walton Co. C. H. Mar. Bk. C, p. 131, Monroe, Ga. Margaret Dial - b. ab.
I8l2, Laurens Co., S. C.; a dau. of Isaac3 Dial by his 1st wife whose maiden
surname was Gibson and who d. soon after Margaret4 Dial was born. There are
those who say that John4 Dial m. an Allen. The 10 year spread in ages of
Sarah L. E.5 Dial and Martin M.5 Dial in his 1850 census would seem to in¬
dicate that John4 Dial's first wife, Margaret4 Dial, d. about 1840 or soon
thereafter, and that he did marry again about 1843. In that event, his 2nd
wife's name was Margaret also. The administrator of his estate was Wm. Y.
Allen who may have been his brother-in-law. If so, it is reasonable to con¬
clude that his 2nd wife's name was Margaret Allen. George Malborn6 Dial, a
son of David L.5 Dial, says that his grandfather was John4 Dial. He says
that his grandmother Dial's surname definitely was Allen. Whether or not
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John4 Dial vas m. twice, ve do know, partly from his estate and partly from
his census records, that he vas the father of at least 7 children who sur¬
vived childhood. Their names were:
1. Susanb Dial - b. ah. 1853; m. Jonathan4 Dial, Sept. 28, 1848 - see
Walton Co-. C. H. Mar. Bk. D, p. 28.1, Monroe, Ga. It seems quite
certain that Jonathan4 Dial was her paternal uncle.
2. Sarah L. E.5 Dial - b. ab. 1834; m. Jeremiah McGibony, June 5, 1830
- see Walton Co. C. H. Mar. Bk. D, p. 312.
3. Martin M.5 Dial - b. ab. 1844; enlisted at Atlanta, Ga. on Sept. 21,
l86l for the duration of the war as a Pvt. in Walton County Co. G.,
35th Inf. Brigade, 3r& Regt. of the Confederate Army in the War Be¬
tween the States. The Company was organized by Wm. Barrett, a farm
neighbor. Martin M.5 Dial vas captured on July 2, 1863 in the Bat¬
tle of Gettysburg, one of the most terrible and one of the most de¬
cisive baxtles of the war. He died, as a Prisoner of War, on Jan.
16, 1864, of typhoid fever.
4. Jonathan J.5 Dial - b. ab. 1845* He enlisted with his older brother,
Martin M.5 Dial, and his twin brother, Wm. G.5 (Jackson) Dial, in
Walton County, Co. G., 35th Inf. Brigade, 3rd Ga. Regt. under Capt.
Wm. Barrett on Sept. 21, l86l. Captured Confederate War Records at
the National Archives, Washington, D. C., show a Pvt. J. J. Dial as
having d. of pneumonia and typhoid fever in General Hospital No. 1
at Richmond, Va. on Dec. 8, 1863; and another J. J. Dial in the same
outfit as "furloughed on account of wounds" on Dec. 31; l863« I be¬
lieve that the latter was Jonathan J.5 Dial. There vas a Jonathan
J. Dial, 25, who appeared with his young family in the 1870 census of
Henry Co., Ga. Jonathan J.4 Dial, a paternal uncle of Jonathan J.5
Dial, was living nearby. This little family may have been that of
Jonathan J.5 Dial.
5. Wm. G.5 (Jackson) Dial - b. ab. 1845; enlisted with his twin brother,
Jonathan J.5 Dial, and his older brother, Martin M.5 Dial, in Walton
County, Co. G., 35th Inf. Brigade, 3rd Ga. Regt. in the Confederate
Army. I have found no further record of him after the war was over.
6. Margaret Dora5 Dial - b. ab. 1849; m* _ _3treet, according to
her nephew, George Malborn6 Dial of Stone Mountain, Ga.
7. David Lumpkin5 Dial - b. Feb. 25; 1852, Walton Co., Ga. ; d. July 23;
1900, Atlanta, Ga.; m. Mary Frances Johnson, Nov. 23; 1869 - see Wal¬
ton Co. C. H. Mar. Bk. D. p. 296, Monroe, Ga.
1. Margaret P. T.6 Dial - b. Sept. 13; 1872 ; dec'd.
2. Sarah L.6 Dial - b. June 12, 1874; dec'd.
3. Barry Alva6 Dial - b. Feb. 21, 1882; dec'd.
4. J. Malborn6 Dial - b. Mar. 25; 1883; dec'd.
5. George Malborn6 Dial - b. Mar. 25; 1886; m. Maude Mae Johnson in
1905; celebrated Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1955; only survi¬
ving child of David5 and Mary Frances (Johnson) Dial of Stone
Mountain, Georgia.
1. A. D.7 Dial - b. ab. 1907; m. Ruth Austin; add: 1657 Indian
Creek Dr., Rt. 3; Stone Mountain, Ga.
2. Robbie Malborn7 Dial - b. ab. 1909; Virginia Rice; add:
Miliam Circle, Clarkstone, Ga.
3. Tiny Frances7 Dial - b. ab. 1912; m. Wm. Jackson; add: 231
Jolly St., Clarkstone, Ga.
4-. Rosie Nell7 Dial - b. ab. 1915; m. Byron Winsor Jones; add:
Rt. 3, Indian Creek, Stone Mountain, Ga.
5. Elsie Elese7 Dial - b. ab. 1918-; m. Wm. Everett King; add:
5233 Hollywood Rd., Decatur, Ga.
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John.4 Dial was indicted in the Feb. Term of Court in 1853 by a Walton
Co., Ga. Grand Jury for selling one-half pint of whisky brandy and gin and
mixing such liquors without having obtained in advance of said sale a li¬
cense from the Inferior Ct. The offense listed was "misdemeanor." There
is no record of a trial which probably never occurred. In John4 Dial's
day, rural people in particular, even the best, brewed their own liquor
and regarded it as their natural right to sell it as they would cotton or
corn. They were individualists. They rebelled against the idea of having
to go into a county seat to buy a "license" or a "permit" to sell liquor
or anything else to their farm neighbors.
Jess Mitchell, Clerk of the Ordinary of Walton Co., Ga., submitted
an important statement to the said Ordinary concerning John4 Dial, dec'd.
in Jan. 1863- In his statement Mitchell in part said:
"Whereas John4 Dial, late of Walton Co., Ga., died intestate and
whereas he was at the time of his death possessed of considerable estate
property and whereas it is represented to me that there is a great waste
of said estate for want of legal admini strati on I am by authority vested
in me appointing you, the said William Y. Allen as Administrator of the
John4 Dial estate.
"On Mar. 21, 1863, Assessors, appointed by the Hon. Court of Ordinary
of Walton Co., Ga., assessed the estate of John4 Dial in the sum of $150
each or $600 for the ensuing year for the support of his four minor chil¬
dren, namely, Jonathan J.5 Dial, Wm. G.5 (Jack) Dial, Dora5 Dial and David
L.5 Dial.
"A Sale Bill of John4 Dial, dec'd., was filed in the office of Thomas
Giles, Clerk of Walton Co., on Mar. 25> 1863* The Bill consisted of more
than 125 items that were sold from as little as ten cents to as much as
$1,030 each. On Jan. 12, 1863, Wm. Y. Allen petitioned the Walton Co. Or¬
dinary for 'Letters of Administration' on the land, stock, fodder and cot¬
ton and household goods and kitchen and other furniture, of the estate of
John4 Dial, dec'd., valued at $2,500, a sizable sum for a Civil War estate.
"John4 Dial must have been quite a successful trader and creditor.
Many people owed him considerable money which was collected by Wm. Y. Al¬
len. He also owed considerable money and these debts were paid by Allen
as collections were made. In Sept. 1866, the Ordinary of the County gran¬
ted the request of Allen to sell 230 acres of land on which John4 Dial,
dec'd., had lived, 'said land being in the 4th District.'"
I have searched all legal papers on file at the State Archives at
Atlanta, Ga. that have been preserved on the estate of John4 Dial. There
may be other old records at Monroe, Ga., county seat of Walton Co. I find
no record of distribution of the proceeds of the estate among John4 Dial's
children except $600 for 1864 to his four minor children as mentioned
above. I am sure, however, that all the estate was distributed among all
the children unless it was wiped out by the ravages of the War Between the
States and the reconstruction period, which occurred so often in those
terrible years, especially in Georgia.
1840 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
John Dial household: Males 1 (30-40) Females 3 (5*10) 1 (20-30) 3 slaves
John4 Dial was a son of Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Jr. He m.
his 1st Cos., Margaret4 Dial on Sept. 21, 1832. Margaret4 Dial was a dau.
of Isaac3 Dial by his 1st wife whose maiden surname was Gibson.
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1850 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
John Dial
- 40 - farmer
- b. in S. C.
Margaret Dial
- 38 - wife
- b. in S. C.
Sarah L. E. Dial
- 16 - dau.
- b. in Ga.
Martin M. Dial
6 - son
- b. in Ga.
Jonathan J. Dial
5 - son
- b. in Ga.
Wm. G. (Jackson) Dial
5 - son
- b. in Ga.
Margaret Dora Dial
1 - dau.
- b. in Ga.
Tradition according to George Malborn6 Dial of Stone Mountain, Ga., a
son of David L.5 Dial and grandson of John4 Dial, is that his grandmother
Dial's surname vas Allen. If so, the spread of ages between Sarah L. E.5
Dial and Martin M. 5 Dial in the above census of 10 years will justify the
surmise that John4 Dial's first wife, Margaret4 Dial, died about or soon
after 1840 and that he m. Margaret Allen ab. 1843. David L.5 Dial was b.
Feb. 22, 1852.
i860 Census -
• Walton Co.,
Ga.
John Dial
50
- farmer -
b.
in
S. C
Margaret Dial
48
- wife
b.
in
S. C
Martin M. Dial
16
- son
b.
in
Ga .
Jonathan J. Dial
15
- son
b.
in
Ga.
Vm. G. (Jackson) Dial -
15
- son
b.
in
Ga.
Margaret Dora Dial
12
- dau.
b.
in
Ga.
David Lumpkin Dial
7
- son
b.
in
Ga .
I87O Census •
■ Walton Co. ,
Ga •
David Lumpkin Dial - 20
- blacksmith
- b,
. in Ga.
Mary Dial - 18
- wife
- b,
. in Ga.
Mary Baker - 88
-
?
- b
. in ?
David L.5 Dial was a son of John4 Dial and a grandson of Martin3 Dial,
Jr. He m. Mary F. Johnson on Nov. 23 , 1869* It would appear that Mary
Baker, 88, was a grandmother of Mary F. Johnson. George Malbornto Dial of
Stone Mountain, Ga. is the only surviving child of David L.5 and Mary F.
Dial. The family records reflect the fact that David L.5 Dial was b. in
1852. He was, therefore, 18 years of age when the 1870 census was taken
and not 20 as shown.
i860 Census
- Walton Co.,
Ga.
Born
Father
Born
Mother
Born
David L. Dial - 28 -
blacksmith
Ga .
S. C.
S. C.
Mary F. Dial - 2b -
wife
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Margaret P. Dial - 8 -
dau.
Ga •
Ga.
Ga.
Sarah L. Dial - 6 -
dau.
Ga.
Ga.
Ga •
1870
Census
- Newton
Co
. , Ga .
Jonathan J. Dial
- 25 -
farmer -
b.
in
Ga
Martha C. Dial
- 20 -
wife
b.
in
Ga
Willie A. Dial
- 3 -
dau.
b.
in
Ga
John F. Dial
- 1 -
son
b.
in
Ga
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It appears, though not proved, that the above was the Jonathan J.5 Dial
who was the twin of Wm. G.5 (Jackson) Dial, known as Jack. The twins were
sons of John4 and Margaret Dial.
C KRISTI DIAL
3* Christ!4 Dial (Martin Jr.3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) was one of the old¬
est children of Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Jr. - b. ab. 1811, Laurens
Co., S. C.; d. after 1880, Jefferson Co., Ark.; bur. Mt. Zion Cem. near Ke-
dron, Ark.; m. Joseph Studdard, Walton Co., Ga., Dec. 30, 1830 - see Mar. Bk.
D, p. 157 Walton Co. C. H., Monroe, Ga. Joseph Studdard - b. ab. 1810 in Ga.;
d. ab. I909 at 99, Jefferson Co., Ark.; bur. Mt. Zion Cera, beside his wife.
A transcript of an old Bible record of his dau., Mary Ann5 Studdard (Mrs.
Martin4 Dial) shows that Joseph Studdard was a son of James and Ann (Lemons)
Studdard, and that his paternal grandparents were David and Mary (Ensley)
Studdard. The David Studdard family were in the Laurens Co., S. C. census
of 1800. Children of Joseph and Christi4 (Dial) Studdard were:
1. James5 Studdard - see subsequent data; see bottom of page.
2. Mary Ann5 Studdard - b. Jan. Ik, 1836, Walton Co., Ga.; d. July 13,
1904, Jefferson Co., Ark.; m. Martin4 Dial, son of Colvill3 and
Lydia (Eastwood) Dial, Apr. 7, 1853, Talladega Co., Ala.; bur. be¬
side her husband, Mt. Zion Cem. near Kedron, Ark. Among the chil¬
dren of Martin4 and Mary Ann5 (Studdard) Dial was Henry Martin5
Dial, their only surviving child. He m. 1st, his 1st Cos., Chris¬
ti6 Dial, a dau. of James5 and Elizabeth (Jeffries) Studdard; he
m. 2nd, Beulah Duke.
3. Eliza5 Studdard - b. ab. l839> Walton Co., Ga.; d. ab. 1883,
Cleveland Co., Ark.; young mother of Rufus8 Dial; m. Joshua Hudson,
Aug. 10, 1877 - see Cleveland Co., Ark. C. H. Mar. Records, Rison,
Ark. Court records show Joshua Hudson was 50 at marriage.
1. Rufus6 Dial - b. ab. 1855 in Randolph Co., Ala., or Jefferson
Co., Ark.; a bachelor; lived to advanced age; d. in Cleveland
Co., Ark.
2. Joshua D.6 Hudson - b. ab. 1879* Martin4 Dial, son of Colvill3
Dial, was appointed guardian for J. D.6 Hudson by the Probate
Court of Cleveland Co. at Rison, Ark., Aug. 21, 1883.
David5 Studdard - see subsequent data.
Jane5 Studdard - no further record.
Henry5 Studdard - no further record.
Augustus M.5 Studdard - b. Apr. 29* 1845* Randolph Co., Ala.; d.
Jan. 16, 1899, . near Kedron, Ark.; m. Mary L. Hurd, Jan. 28, 1866 -
see Jefferson Co., Ark. C. H. Mar. Bk. A, p. 30, Pine Bluff. Mary
L. Hurd - b. Apr. 3* 1847; <1* Feb. 26, 1922. Augustus M.5 Studdard
and his wife, Mary L. (Hurd) Studdard, were bur. in Mt. Zion Cem.,
near Kedron, Ark., where their legends appear on' their monuments.
Andrew John5 Studdard - b. ab. 1847, Randolph Co., Ala.; m. Sarah
Eugenia Hurd, Oct. 12, 1876 - see Jefferson Co. C. H. Mar. Bk. 1,
p. 378, Pine Bluff, Ark.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
1. James5 Studdard, oldest child of Joseph and Christi4 (Dial) Studdard -
b. ab. 1834, Walton Co., Ga.; d. ab. 1874, served 4 yrs. Confederate Army;
enlisted in Co. A., Ark.. Inf., C.S.A.; one eye shot out in battle; the
"minnie ball" that blinded him was taken out of his eye and passed down as
a souvenir in the family; bur. Mt. Zion Cem., near Kedron, where his grave
is marked by a Confederate monument; m. Elizabeth Jeffries in 185k in Jeff¬
erson Co., Ark. Elizabeth Jeffries - b. June 17, 1837* in S. C.; d. in
1936 at age of 99, in the home of her son-in-law, Henry Martin5 Dial. A
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Pine Bluff Commercial article, in 1936, said of her when she celebrated her
99th birthday: "Her health is good. She sees without spectacles. She can
eat anything she wishes to eat. She does expert needle work at 99. She
regales the children of all her connection with innumerable stories, in¬
cluding fascinating tales of the War Between the States." Children of
James4 5 and Elizabeth (Jeffries) Studdard:
1. John6 Studdard - b. ab. 1867, near Kedron; d. ab. 1900; m. Mary
Lidia Tolson, Dec. 1 6, 1890 - see Cleveland Co. C. H. Mar. Records,
Rison, Ark.
l. Ethel7 Studdard - b. Nov. 12, 1894, near Kedron; d. in Dallas,
Texas, Oct. 19, 1956; bur. in Ark.; never married. Miss Ethel7
Studdard who began as a telephone operator held a highly re¬
sponsible job as a supervisor with the Southwestern Bell Tel.
Co. at Dallas before she was compelled to retire because of an
ailing heart. She was active and much beloved in the Gaston
Ave. Baptist Church in Dallas of which she had been a member
for many years.
Mary Lidia (Tolson) Studdard, widow, ra. Frank C. Taylor ab. 1902.
Their children were Alton B. Taylor, b. ab. 1903 , and Chester R.
Taylor, b. ab. 1906. Chester R. Taylor m. Velma Laura McGuire,
Aug. 8, 1927.
2. Joseph6 Studdard - b. in 1868; d. in 1939; bur. Mt. Zion Cem.
3. Christi6 Studdard - b. Sept. 23, 1869; d* June 3> 1899 of child¬
birth complications; bur. beside her husband, Mt. Zion Cem. near
Kedron; m. her first maternal Cos., Henry Martin5 Dial ab. 1897*
4. George6 Studdard - b. Oct. 1, 1870, Kedron, Ark.; d. Jan. 4, 1950;
m. Nannie Melissa Knight. Nannie Melissa Knight - b. July 1, 1871,
Brazoria, Texas; d. Jan. 9, 1922, Temple, Texas.
1. Mont a Ray7 Studdard - b. July 22, 1883; d- Dec. 23, 1927-
2. Chester B.7 Studdard - b. Aug. 10, 1886; m. Gladys Burns.
3. Ruby7 Studdard - b. May 13, 1896; m. Emmett Marland Guest, Nov.
1, 1916. Emmett Marland Guest - b. Feb. 24, 1896; add: 8l8
Winters St., Dallas, Texas
1. Emmett Marland8 9 10 Guest, Jr. - b. Nov. 25> 1918*
2. Gordon Everett8 Guest - b. Nov. 24, 1924.
4. Jewel Vee7 Studdard - b. Oct. 9, 1897; d. young.
5. Augustus6 (Gus) Studdard - b. ab. 1873; Mary Gray, Jan. 17, 1898
- see Cleveland Co. C. H. Mar. Bk. 3* P* 196, Rison, Ark.
I am sure that James5 and Elizabeth (Jeffries) Studdard must have
had older children whose names no one seems to know.
4. David5 Studdard, Christi4 Dial, (Martin Jr.3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a
son of Joseph and Christi4 (Dial) Studdard - b. Nov. 10, 1837* Laurens Co.,
5. C.; d. in Jan. 1917* Jefferson Co., Ark.; bur. Mt. Zion Cem.; m. Ruthie
Elizabeth Green. Ruthie Elizabeth Green - b. in 1845 in Ala.; d. in 1894,
Jefferson Co., Ark.; bur. beside her husband, Mt. Zion Cem.
1. Augustus Martin6 (Gus) Studdard - see subsequent data.
2. James6 Studdard.
3. John David6 Studdard.
4. Rufus6 Studdard.
5. Henry6 Studdard.
6. George Bart6 Studdard - see subsequent data.
7. Amazon6 Studdard.
8. Joe Williams6 Studdard.
9. Anna Eliza6 Studdard - see subsequent data.
10. Elizabeth6 Studdard.
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12 . Bell6 Studdard .
13. Frances6 Studdard.
1. Augustus Martin6 (Gus) Studdard, David5 Studdard, Christi4 Dial
(Martin, Jr.3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of David and Ruthie Elizabeth
(Green) Studdard - b. May k, 1871, Jefferson Co., Ark.; d. Oct. 26, 1956 in
house he built and in which he had lived 55 years, just 2 miles from where
he was born; bur. beside his wife, Memorial Park Cem., near Pine Bluff; m.
Mary Frances Gary, Jan. 15, 1895* Mary Frances Gary - b. Jan. 9> 1872, Ran¬
dall Community, Cleveland Co., Ark.; d. July 27, 1950.
1. Maude Bell7 Studdard - b. Dec. 31, 1895; m. 1st, Rutledge B. Gold¬
ing, Nov. 17, 1912; m. 2nd, Mike Karraz, Dec. 20, 19^5*
2. Albert Lee7 Studdard - b. Aug. 27, 1895; Virgie Winston, Dec. 10,
1919.
3. Easter Elizabeth'' Studdard - b. Sept. 29, 1899; lives at the old
parental home place near Kedron, Ark.; add: Rt. 2, Box 70, Rison,
Ark.; taught school number of years; never married. When the
health of her parents declined, Lizzie, as she is affectionately
known, quit teaching and devoted herself completely to their welfare.
k. Oliver Jewel'' Studdard - b. July 25, 1901; 1st, Minnie Lou
Mounds, Apr. 16, 1939; m. 2nd, Evelyn Sinclair, July 30, 1951*
5. Obie Ora' Studdard - b. Dec. 19, 1903; never married.
6. Grade Maer Studdard - b. May 10, 1905; d. when 1 yr. 9 mo. of age.
6. George Bart6 Studdard, David5 Studdard, Christi4 Dial (Martin Jr.3,
Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of David5 and Ruthie (Green) Studdard - b.
Nov. 7, 1882, Cleveland Co., Ark.; m. Lillie E. Calvert, Dec. 10, 1903,
Rison, Ark.; add: Ruston, La. Lillie E. Calvert - b. Aug. 7, 1882.
l. Almeda7 Studdard - b. Kedron, Cleveland Co., Ark., Oct. 4, 190k;
m. Roy C. Welch, June k, I923, Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Ark.;
add: P. 0. Box 103, Ruston, La. Children, all b. Ouachita Parish,
Monroe, La.:
1. Juanita 0.8 Welch - b. June 11, 192k; m. Dr. Maxwell Fink, Mar.
28, 19k6.
1. Maxwell H.9 Fink, Jr. - b. Feb. 18, 19k7*
2. George Paul9 Fink - b. Oct. 22, 19k9*
3. William Clyde9 Fink - b. Nov. k, 1951*
2. Roy C.8 Welch, Jr. - b. June 6, 1925; Clarice Smith, Dec. 28,
1951.
1. Roy Clyde9 Welch, III - b. Apr. 17, 195k.
2. Sandra Sue9 Welch - b. Nov. 9> 1956.
3. Charles Bart8 Welch - b. Apr. 16, 1930; m. Edwina Albritton, Aug.
Ik, 1955-
1. Martha Lynn9 Welch - b. Oct. 5, 1955*
k. Irma Scott8 Welch - b. Jan. 6, 1933; m. Walter Lindstrom, May 27,
1951.
1. Carol Ann9 Lindstrom - b. Sept. 13, 195k.
2. Fletcher G.7 Studdard - b. Dec. 10, 1906, Sterlington, La.; m. Mary
Young, Nov. 5, 1927*
9. Anna Eliza6 Studdard,- David5 Studdard, Christi4 Dial (Martin Jr.3, Max-
tin2, Henry Arthur1) dau. of David5 and Ruthie Elizabeth (Green) Studdard -
b. Apr. 29, 1869, near Kedron, Ark.; d. Feb. 18, 1923; bur. Mt. Zion Cem.; m.
Thomas Edmond Hobson, Jan. 3, 1886. Thomas Edmond Hobson - b. Jan. l8, 1858,
Jefferson Co., Ark.; d. Nov. 26, 1935; bur. Mt. Zion Cem.; son of Thomas Jeff¬
erson and Winnefred (Terry) Hobson.
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1. Ada7 Hobson - m. _ _Harper. Mrs. Ada (Hobson) Harper resides
vithin 4 miles of Mb. Zion Cem. Her address is Rt. 1, Box 10,
Risen, Ark.
I8p0 Census - Randolph Co., Ala.
Joseph Studdard
-
39
- farmer
-
b.
in
Ga.
Christi Studdard
-
33
- wife
-
b.
in
S. C.
James Studdard
-
16
- son
-
b.
in
Ga.
Mary Ann Studdard
-
14
- dau.
-
b.
in
Ga .
Eliza Studdard
-
11
- dau.
-
b.
in
Ga.
David Studdard
9
- son
-
b.
in
Ga.
Jane Studdard
-
7
- dau.
-
b.
in
Ga.
Henry Studdard
-
6
- son
-
b.
in
Ga .
Augustus Studdard
-
5
- son
-
b.
in
Ga .
Andrew J . Studdard
-
3
- son
-
b.
in
Ga.
Mary Ann5 Studdard m. Martin4
Dial,
son of
Colvill3
and Lydia
(Eastvood) Dial.
i860 Census - Jefferson Co., Ark.
(Lehi Post Office)
Joseph Studdard '
- 50 - farmer
- b.
in
Ga.
Christi Studdard
- 49 - wife
- b.
in
S. C
August M. Studdard
- 14 - son
- b.
in
Ga.
A . J . Studdard
- 12 - son
- b.
in
Ga.
James Studdard
- 25 - son
- b.
in
Ga.
Elizabeth Studdard
- 23 - wife
- b.
in
Ga.
Eliza Dial
- 23 - widow
- b.
in
Ga.
Rufus Dial
5 " son
- b.
in
Ala.
Members of the Dial and related families who now live in the vicinity
of Pine Bluff who knew Rufus Dial report that there was always some mystery
about who his father may have been. Some say they never knew his name.
They say that he lived to an advanced age, a respected and respectable pro¬
perty owning bachelor. On Aug. 10, l877> his mother, Eliza5 Dial, listed
in Cleveland Co. marriage records as 40 at the time, m. Joshua Hudson, who
predeceased her. When she d. in Feb. l885> Rufus6 served as the Administra¬
tor of her estate. The records relfect, and present day Dials verify the
fact, that Joseph Studdard was a man of great honor. His character surely
was strongly revealed in his love for and loyalty and gift to his dau. ,
Eliza, and to his grandson, Rufus Dial.
i860 Census - Jefferson Co., Ark.
(Locust Post Office)
David Studdard - 21 - overseer - b. in Ga.
David Studdard was a son of Joseph and Christi4 (Dial) Studdard. He
was living with a very wealthy family - Thos. P. Blackwell - and overseeing
his rich properties in i860.
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1870 Census - Jefferson Co., Ark.
Joseph Studdard - 60 - fanner - b. in Ga.
Christi Studdard - 59 - vife - b. in S. C.
Eliza Studdard - 52 - dau. - b. in Ga.
1880 Census - Dorsey Co., Ark.
(Boman Township)
Father Mother
Born
Born
Bora
Joseph Studdard
- 70
- farmer
Ga.
S. C.
Ga.
Christi Studdard
- 69
- wife
S. C.
S. C.
S. C.
Rufus Dial
- 25
- grandson
Ala.
s. c.
Ga.
As has been stated there is mystery among present day relatives con¬
cerning the identity of the Dial who was the father of Rufus6 whom they knew
and liked. It is obvious from the above census of i860 that there was no
mystery to Joseph Studdard concerning both his identity and his birthplace.
HOGAN DIAL
9. Hogan4 Dial (Martin, Jr.3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son of Martin3 and
Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Jr. - b. ab. 1825* Walton Co., Ga. ; m. 1st, Harriett4
Dial, a 1st cos., dau. of Isaac3 and Sarah (Thomason) Dial, Feb. 4, 1845 -
see Walton Co. C. H. Mar. Bk. D, p. 19k; m. 2nd, Nancy _ _ _ . Hogan4
Dial signed receipts for his share of various distributions of his father's
estate. He petitioned the Ordinary of Walton Co. in the Dec. Term of Court
in 1869 for the right to supplant the Admr. of his father's estate. In his
petition he called attention to the recent death of his mother. The peti¬
tion was not granted because he did not appear at the March Term of Court
in I87O to pursue it. He signed a petition with his sister, Jane4 Allen, in
1897, to the Ordinary for distribution of the final and undivided balance of
his father's estate of $176.56. At the time of his 1897 petition his father
had been dead 55 years! The children of Hogan4 and Harriett4 Dial:
1. William5 Dial - see subsequent data.
2. Elizabeth5 Dial - b. ab. 1850, in Ga.
5. Winney5 Dial - b. ab. 1852, in Ga.
4. Martha Amanda5 Dial - b. ab. l857> in Ga.
5. Hannah Marinda5 Dial - b. ab. i860, in Ga.
6. Mary F.5 Dial - b. ab. 1862, in Ga.
7. Frank5 Dial - b. ab. 1864, in Ga.
(By 2nd Mar. )
8. Stephen5 Dial - b. ab. 1867* in Ga.
9. Lucy5 Dial - b. ab. 1869* in Ga.
Above record taken from Hogan4 Dial's census from 1850 to 1880. There
may have been other children b. after 1880. We know from an old letter dated
Aug. 4, 1910, that Hogan4 Dial was still alive. The letter was written by his
double 1st cos., Rev. John H.4 Dial, a son of Colvill3 and Lydia (Eastwood)
Dial.
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1. William5 Dial (Hogan4, Martin, Jr.3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of
Hogan4 and Harriett4 Dial - b. ab. 1848; m. Armesa C. Coleman, Dec. 11, 1870
- see Walton Co. C. H. Mar. Bk. E, p. 521.
1. Maggie0 Dial - b. ab. 1872, Walton Co., Ga. ; m. Sion Jones, Sept. 8,
1896 - see Walton Co. C. H. Mar. Bk. J, p. 20; no further record.
2. Willie Mae6 Dial - b. ab. 1875, Walton Co., Ga.; m. Albert N. Stowe,
Dec. 28, 1902 - see Walton Co. C. H. Mar. Bk. J, p. 29.
1. Henry Lee7 Stowe - b. May 12, 1904, Walton Co., Ga.; m. Lillian
Vida Swords, Nov. 20, 1921; add: Rt. 5, Covington, Ga. (1957)
1. Eula Mae8 Stowe - b. July 15, 1925, Walton Co., Ga. ; m. Har¬
vey Kiser, Oct. 2, 1945.
2. Ernest C.8 Stowe - b. May 24, 1928, Walton Co., Ga.; m. An¬
nie P. Stapp, Oct. 18, 1947.
5. Gerald N.8 Stowe - b. Jan. 29, 1941, Walton Co., Ga.; not
married.
(Information on the Henry Lee Stowe family was mailed to me
by him in Sept. 1957)
2. Alline7 Stowe - b. July 4, 1906, Walton Co., Ga.; no further
record.
5. Ruby7 Stowe - b. Jan. 22, 1909, Walton Co., Ga.; no further
record.
4. Wm. Ben7 Stowe - b. Aug. 8, 1911, Walton Co., Ga.; no further
record.
5. Lee6 Dial - b. ab. 1878; m. 1st, Lucy Stowe, a sister of Albert N.
Stowe, his sister Willie Mae6 Dial's husband, Jan. 7, 1900 - see
Walton Co., Ga. C. H. Mar. Bk. J, p. 159 J 2nd, Kate Allen, Jan.
15, 1907 - see Walton Co. C. H. Mar. Bk. K, p. 95; no further record.
1850 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Hogan Dial - 25 - farmer - b. in Ga.
Harriett Dial - 22 - wife - b. in Ga.
William Dial - 2 - son - b. in Ga.
i860 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Hogan Dial
-
50
-
farmer
-
b. in
Ga
Harriett Dial
-
55
-
wife
-
b. in
Ga
William Dial
-
12
-
son
-
b. in
Ga
Elizabeth Dial
-
10
-
dau.
-
b. in
Ga
W'inney Dial
-
8
-
dau.
-
b. in
Ga
Martha Dial
-
5
-
dau.
-
b. in
Ga
Hannah Dial
a»|
6 mo.'
-dau.
-
b. in
Ga
1870 Census
Walton Co.,
Ga.
Hogan Dial
_
40
a.
farmer
_
b. in
Ga
Nancy Dial
-
50
-
wife
-
b. in
Ga
Martha Amanda Dial
-
15
-
dau.
-
b. in
Ga
Hannah Marinda Dial
-
10
-
dau.
-
b. in
Ga
Mary F. Dial
-
8
-
dau.
-
b. in
Ga
Frank Dial
-
6
-
son
-
b. in
Ga
Stephen Dial
5
-
son
-
b. in
Ga
Lucy Dial
-
1
-
dau.
-
b. in
Ga
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(Allen's District) Father Mother
Hogan Dial
- 55 -
farmer
Born
Ga.
Born
S. C.
Born
S. C.
Lizzie Dial
- 28 -
dau.
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Winnie Dial
- 26 -
dau.
Ga.
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Ga.
Hogan4 Dial, a son of Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial, m. Harriett4
Dial, a dau. of Isaac3 and Sarah (Thomason) Dial, on Feb. 4, 1845, in Wal¬
ton Co., Ga. Hogan4 Dial's wife, Harriett4, had d. between i860 and 1870
censuses. It is said that Hogan4 Dial m. Nancy _ ab. 1866, so it ap¬
pears that only Stephen5 Dial and Lucy5 Dial were Nancy's children.
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CHAPTER EIGHT
ISAAC DIAL
6. Isaac3 Dial (Martin2, Henry Arthur1) the fourth child of Martin2 and
Chrystie (Abercrombie) Dial - b. Mar. 10, 1791> Laurens Co., S. C.p d.
Apr. 30, 1864, Walton Co., Ga.; bur. beside his 2nd wife, Hopewell Methodist
Cem., near Walnut Grove, Walton Co., Ga.; m. 1st, Miss _ Gibson, Laur¬
ens Co., S. C.; m. 2nd, Sarah Thomason, "'a dau. of Gideon and Nellie Thomason,
Laurens Co., S. C.; in. 3rd, Winney Allgoode, Sept. 16, 1848 - see Mar. Bk. D,
p. 28, Walton Co. C. H., Monroe, Ga. Sarah Thomason - b. June 12, 1792, Lau¬
rens Co., S. C.; d. July 15, 1847; bur. Hopewell Methodist Cem.; legends of
Isaac3 and Sarah (Thomason) Dial are from their tombstones. Isaac3 Dial had
18 children, 4 by his 1st wife and 14 by his 2nd, none by his 3rd.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Martin4 Dial - b. ab. 1806, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. Nancy Oliver.
Called blind Martin.
2. Colvill4 Dial - b. ab. 1807, Laurens Co., S. C.; d. in infancy.
3. Dicy4 Dial - b. ab. 1809, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. 1st, Martin Thomason,
Dec. 9 > 1824 - see Mar. Bk. B, p. 12, Walton Co. C. H., Monroe, Ga.;
m. 2nd, William Jones, Apr. 3> 1845 - see Mar. Bk. D, p. 189,
Walton Co., Ga.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Benjamin F.5 Thomason - b. ab. 1840. According to census records
of his parents in Walton Co., Ga. in 1830 and 1840 he was the
youngest of at least 3 sons and 3 daus. of Dicy4 Dial and Martin
Thomason. Martin Thomason d. between 1840 and 1845*
(By 2nd Mar. )
2. John M.5 Jones - b. ab. 1846, Walton Co., Ga.
3. Dicy J.5 Jones - b. ab. 1846, Walton Co., Ga.
4. Margaret4 Dial - b. ab. 1812, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. 1st Cos. John4
Dial, a son of Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Sept. 21, 1832, Wal¬
ton Co. Mar. Bk. C, p. 131 - for further record see story of John4
Dial, son of Martin3 Dial, Jr.
(By 2nd Mar. )
5. Christie4 Dial - b. ab. l8l5> Laurens Co., S. C.; m. Young Allen.
6. Sarah4 Dial - m. _ _ Thompson.
7. David4 Dial - d. in infancy.
8. Nancy4 Dial - b. Dec. 4, 1820, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. 1st, Maston
Lee - see Mar. Bk. D, p. 67, Walton Co. C. H., Monroe, Ga. ; m. 2nd,
her 1st Cos., Johnson4 Dial, oldest son of Colvill3 and Lydia (East-
wood) Dial, Oct. 15, 1849 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. D, p. 322; d.
June 1884; bur. beside her 2nd husband, Johnson4 Dial, Providence
Methodist Church Cem., near Delta, Ala. - see story of Johnson4 Dial
family for history of Nancy4 Dial and her descendants.
9. Jonathan J.4 Dial - see subsequent data.
10. Hannah4 Dial - b. ab. 1823, never married.
11. Isaac T.4. Dial - b. ab. 1825, Walton Co., Ga. ; d. ab. 1863, Fulton
Co., Ga.; m. Nancy Ann F. Cason, Sept. 26, 1848 - see Walton Co. C.
H. Mar. Bk. D, p. 228; no issue.
12. Harriett4 Dial - b. ab. 1827, Walton Co., Ga. ; m. 1st Cos. Hogan4
Dial, a son of Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial, Jr., Feb. 4, 1345 -
see Mar. Bk. D, p. 194, Walton Co. C. H. records; for a history of
Harriett4 Dial and her descendants see story of Hogan4 Dial.
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13. Lucindy B. 4 Dial - see subsequent data.
14. John B.4 Dial - see subsequent data.
15. William M.4 Dial - see subsequent data.
16. Gideon A.4 Dial - see subsequent data.
17* Amanda J. 4 Dial - b. ab. 1838, Walton Co., Ga. ; m. Coleman Allgoode.
18. Albert4 Dial - d. in infancy.
Most of the birth dates are taken from census records. The order of
births probably is not precisely correct but in the main it is.
Isaac3 Dial's first wife vas _ Gibson. Tradition is that they
were ra. about 1806 and that she d. about 1820. An old unsigned letter, pre¬
sumably from a daughter-in-law of Isaac3 Dial in Atlanta, and the widow of
Isaac T.4 Dial, was among the papers of the late Miss Emma5 Dial of Gray
Court, S. C., at the time of her death. This unsigned letter was written
before 1835* In the letter the writer conveyed the information that her
husband's father married a Thomason, that he had 18 children, 4 of whom were
by his 1st wife.
Isaac3 Dial first appeared on the Tax Rolls of Walton Co. in 1826. Liv¬
ing descendants of Isaac3 and Sarah (Thomason) Dial say that they were devout
Methodists. Their tombstone legends in the Hopewell Meth. Ch. Cem., near
Walnut Grove, in Walton Co., are as follows:
Sarah Thomason Dial
Bora June 12, 1792
Died July 15, 1847
Isaac Dial
Born Nov. 10, I79I
Died April 30, 1864
Charlie5 Dial, Route Two, Monroe, Walton Co., Ga., is a surviving son of
Gideon4 Dial who was listed as 10 yrs. of age in the I85O census of his paren¬
tal family. He says that his father was 16 when the census was taken early
that year. He says that Gideon4 Dial was b. Aug. 13, 1833* He says that
Martha Dial who appeared in his grandfather’s census in I850 and i860 was not
a dau. of his grandfather. Charlie5 Dial and his sister, Mattie Ella5 Dial
(Mrs. Thomas Sanford Clegg) provided the list of the 18 thildren of their
grandfather, Isaac3 Dial, including their father, Gideon4 Dial.
Mrs. Arvie J. Dial of Walnut Grove, Walton Co., Ga., in a letter to me,
dated Aug. 30, 1956, said: "The Hopewell Methodist Church was organized in
1825 and a log building vas erected. It was replaced with a frame building
in 1848. The majority of the members decided to move the Church to Walnut
Grove where another building vas erected in 1880. In 1928 the present Walnut
Grove Methodist Church vas built." The late Arvie J.6 Dial was a gr- grandson
of Isaac3 and Sarah Thomason Dial.
1810 Census - Laurens Co., S. C. 1820 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Isaac Dial household Isaac Dial household
Males 2 (under 10) 1 (16-26) Males 1 (10-16) 1 (26-45)
Females 1 (16-26) Females 4 (under 10) 1 (10-16)1 (26-45)
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Isaac Dial household: Males 1 (under 5) 2 (5-10) 1 (20-30) 1 (30-60)
Females 2 (under 5) 2 (10-15) 1 (15-20) 1 (40-50)
1840 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Isaac Dial household: Males 1 (under 5) 3 (5-10) 1 (10-15) 1 (15-20)
1 (60-70)
Females 1 (10-15) 1 (15-20) 1 (50-60)
1 Male Slave (20-30)
1850 Census
- Walton Co.,
Ga
•
Isaac Dial
67
farmer -
b.
in
S.
Winney Dial
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26
-
wife
b.
in
Ga.
John Dial
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18
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son
b.
in
Ga.
William M. Dial
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17
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son
b.
in
Ga.
Hannah Dial
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dau.
b.
in
Ga.
Gideon Dial
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b.
in
Ga.
Martha J. Dial
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Ga .
i860 Census
- Walton Co.,
Ga
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a.
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farmer -
b.
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S.
Winney C. Dial
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wife
b.
in
Ga.
Hannah Dial
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24
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dau.
b.
in
Ga.
Martha Dial
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17
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b.
in
Ga.
Isaac3 Dial m. Winney Allgoode, his 3**d wife. Sept. 16, 1848. All the
above children, except Martha J. Dial, were children of Isaac3 and his 2nd
wife, Sarah (Thomason) Dial. Living descendants say that Martha Dial was a
relative but not a dau. of Isaac3 Dial.
1830 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Martin Thomason household: Males 2 (under 5) 1 (20-30)
Females 1 (under 5) 1 (20-30)
1840 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Martin Thomason household; Males 1 (under 5) 2 (10-15) 1 (30-40)
Females 2 (5-10) 1 (10-15) 1 (30-40)
I85O Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Dicey Jones - 4l - farmer - b. in S. C.
Benjamin Thomason - 10 - son - b. in Ga.
John M. Jones - 4 - son - b. in Ga.
Dicey J. Jones - 2 - dau. - b. in Ga.
Dicey4 Dial first m. Martin Thomason in 1824. After his death some time
between 1840 and 1845 his widow m. William Jones. Dicey4 Jones was a widow
again in I85O - see 1850 census. Dicey4 Dial was a dau. of Isaac3 Dial by
his 1st wife. Miss _ Gibson.
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Isaac Dial - 25 - farmer - b. in Ga. Isaac Dial - J>k - Lather - b. in Ga.
Nancy Dial - 22 - wife - b. in Ga. Nancy Dial - 50 - wife - b. in Ga.
Isaac T.4 Dial, son of Isaac3 and Sarah (Thomason) Dial, m. Nancy Ann F.
Cason, Walton Co., Ga., in 1848.
In April 1956 enroute East on a business trip I stopped at Atlanta and
spent two days in Georgia. I obtained an automobile and drove some 525 ini*
visiting members of Dial families and searching records in several County
Courthouses and at the Georgia State Archives of History at Atlanta. I
searched C. H. records at county seats as follows:
Conyers, Rockdale Co.; Covington, Newton Co.; Monroe, Walton Co.; Wat-
kinsville, Oconee Co.; Athens, Clarke Co.; Jefferson, Jackson Co.; Winder,
Barrow Co.
While I was at the Covington C. H. I learned of Dial Town, a community
established by Dials a long time ago. Many Dial families still live there.
I drove through Oxford at the outskirts of Covington, to Dial Town. Oxford
was the place where the famed old Emory College was established by the Meth¬
odist Church. The College was located at Oxford for decades before it was
moved to Atlanta, lured there by Coca-Cola money. Bishop Warren Candler
was President of Emory College at Oxford when his brother, Asa Candler, made
his Coca-Cola millions and richly endowed Emory College -with the understand¬
ing that it would be moved to Atlanta.
Soon after driving through Oxford I came to a very attractive little
town with quite a number of new houses. I stopped at a store and was in¬
formed by the manager that I was in Dial Town and that nearly everyone who
lives there today, as in the past, are members of or related to the Dial
family. He suggested that I visit Mrs. Jesse Dial. Mi's. Dial’s husband
died in 1955* He was a son of Rodolphus5 and Susie (Cook) Dial. Rodolphus5
was a son of William M.4 Dial. William M.4 Dial was one of the younger sons
of the pioneer Isaac3 Dial of Walton County. Mrs. Dial has the Rodolphus5
Dial Family Bible.
Mrs. Jesse Dial suggested that I visit Arvey6 Dial, now dec’d., a cou¬
sin, twice removed, of the late Rodolphus5 Dial. She said that he lived at
Walnut Grove, a few miles from Dial Town. I drove to Walnut Grove and went
to the beautiful brick residence of Arvey6 Dial but he -was away from home.
I drove from the residence of Arvey6 Dial to the Walnut Grove Cem. in which
many members of Dial families are buried. The Cemetery is beautifully kept.
It is still active. Since that trip, Mrs. Harrison and I were honored to
have as our house guests for a day, Mr. and Mrs. Arvey Dial and her niece
who were on a motor tour to California and the Pacific Northwest and inter¬
vening cities and states. We deeply regret the death of Arvey6 Dial that
occurred on Jan. 26, 1956*
The proximity of old Emory College with its historic Methodist back¬
ground, to Dial Town, was reminiscent of Martin2 Dial, my gr-gr- grandfather
of Laurens Co., S. C., who served in the Revolution and who was the founder
of Dials Methodist Church, organized ab. 150 years ago in his home. I was
also impressed by the establishment of Emory College, hardby Dial Town
since my maternal gr- grandparents, Colvill3 and Lydia (Eastwood) Dial were
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S. C.
I drove from Walnut Grove to Monroe, County seat of Walton Co., Ga.,
to visit with Char-lie5 Dial and his dau., Sallie6 Dial (Mrs. A. B. Jonah
Clegg) with whom I had been corresponding in regard to Dial family history
for a number of years. Charlie5 Dial is a lovable gentleman who honors the
Martin1 2 Dial Methodist tradition and the Dial name he bears. Without Sallie6
(Dial) Clegg's devoted and enthusiastic help this family history would not
have been possible. I shall never forget her husband of blessed memory,
Jonah Clegg, and his kind hospitality to me during my two day visit in Monroe
in 1956. Charlie5 Dial is a son of the late Gideon A.4 Dial and a grandson of
the Walton Co. pioneer, Isaac3 Dial.
JONATHAN DIAL
9. Jonathan Jackson4 Dial (Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) the ninth child
of Isaac3 and Sarah (Thomason) Dial - b. Oct. 2, 1821; d. Oct. 14, 1892, Wal¬
nut Co., Ga.; bur. Walnut Grove Meth. Ch. Cem.; m. Amanda Jane Giles, Jan. 24,
1847 - see Mar. Bk. D, p. 230, Walnut Co. C. H., Monroe, Ga. Amanda Jane
Giles - b. Oct. 2, 1826; d. Feb. 10, 1869, Walton Co. Ga.; dau. of Thomas
and Isabella Giles; younger sister, Sophronia Giles, m. one of her husband's
younger brothers, William M.4 Dial; bur. Hopewell Meth. Ch. Cem. Children,
all b. in Walton Co., Ga. :
1. Sarah J.5 Dial - b. ab. 1848.
2. Joseph Trammel5 Dial - see subsequent data.
3. Floyd A.5 Dial - b. May 15, 1852; d. Feb. 21, 1909; bur. Walnut Grove
Meth. Ch. Cem.; m. Lula Mitchell, July 12, 1888 - see Mar. Bk. I, p.
76, Walton Co. C. H., Monroe, Ga.
1. Emmett6 Dial - m. Leila Bailey, Oct. 15, 19-10 - see Walton Co.
Mar. Bk. K, p. 262.
4. John Robert5 Dial - b. Sept. 28, 1853; d. Feb. 20, 1902; bur. Walnut
Grove Meth. Ch. Cem.; m. Emily R. Watson, Mar. 27, 1879 - see Walton
Co. Mar. Bk. G, p. 178. Emily R. Watson - b. Oct. 30, i860; d. June
28, 1925; bur. beside her husband.
1. Clara L.6 Dial - m. Jesse F. Robertson, Sept. 7, 1897 - see Wal¬
ton Co. Mar. Bk. J, p. 57*
2. Homer6 Dial - m. Temple Medford; resides in Calif.
3. Vesta E.6 Dial - m. Jeffie Weaver; resides at Atlanta, Ga.
4. Troy6 Dial - dec'd.; m. Young Hodges, Dec. 25, 1914 - see Walton
Co. Mar. Bk. J, p. 396.
5. Ulyses M.5 Dial - b. Jan. 9, 1855; d. Jan. 1, 1918; bur. Walnut Grove
Meth. Ch. Cem.; m. Ida Thompson.
6. Elizabeth (Betty)5 Dial - b. ab. 1856; m. J. H. (Jim) Wooley, Jan. 28,
1879 - see Walton Co. Ga. Mar. Bk. J, p. 9*
1. John William6 Wooley - b. Nov. 19, 1879; Ella Bailey, Aug. 6,
1903; resides at Atlanta, Ga.
2. Lillie Pearl6 Wooley - b. Feb. 4, I89I; m. Gideon Euel5 Dial,
son of Gideon A.4 and Sarah Angeline (Burke) Dial, 1st cos. once
removed, July 24, 1902 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. J. p. 267* -t101"
complete data on this family see descendants of Gideon A.4 Dial.
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3* Rose*3 Wooley - b. Nov. 9, 1885; m. Sam Blasingame, Dec. 28,
1902; resides at Atlanta, Ga.
4. Janette Julia6 Wooley - b. Mar. 31, 1887; m. A. L. Brisco, Dec.
27; 1908; ad4: Monroe, Ga.
5. Mary La Lene6 Wooley - b. Sept. 22, 1889; m. Robert S. Gibson,
Dec. 25; 1907; resides at Atlanta, Ga.
6. Hoyt Calhoun6 Wooley - b. Mar. 11, 1894; m. Ethel Austin, Apr. 7,
1913.
7. Prince Albert6 Wooley - b. Mar. 11, 1894; m. Roberta Rugh Gibson,
June 30, 1913; resides at Atlanta, Ga.
8. Charles McDaniel6 Wooley - m. Dela Bearden, Dec. 26, 1906.
9. Grace6 Wooley - b. Oct. 22, 1898; m. Leonard Freeman.
10. Guy6 Wooley - b. Oct. 22, 1898; d. July 29, 1922.
11. Evelyn6 Wooley - m. 1st, Marita Queen; m. 2nd, Myer Regenstein.
These data were copied from the Family Bible of the late Gideon
Euel5 Dial and his wife, Lillie Pearl6 (Wooley) Dial of Monroe, Ga.
by Sallie6 Dial (Mrs. A. B. Jonah Clegg), of Monroe, Ga.
7. Mary I.5 Dial - b. Oct. 25; 1857; June 18, I89O; never m.; bur. Wal¬
nut Grove Meth. Ch. Cem.
8. Delona J. (Lonnie)5 Dial - b. ab. 1859J Ella Coleman, Dec. 25; 1889
- see Mar. Bk. I, p. 130, Walton Co.; both dec'd.
1. Hubert6 Dial - b. ab. I89I; dec'd.
2. Rupley C.6 Dial - b. ab. 1893; Bertha Anderson, July 28, 1919 ~
see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. L, p. 231; resides Monroe, Ga.
9. Delma5 Dial - b. ab. 1862; ia. Thomas B. Wood, May 12, 1896 - see Walton
Co. Mar. Bk. J, p. 9; both dec'd.
1. Jesse6 Wood - m. Annie Lou .
10. Thomas5 Dial - b. ab. 1864; m. Christie Malissa Allgood.
1. Cora L.6 Dial - m. Lovett M. Blasengame, Apr. 29; 190 6 - see Walton
Co. Mar. Bk. K, p. 1*2.
2. Myra6 Dial
3. E. Zipporah6 Dial - b. in 1878; m. Laurence Mitchell; d. in 1939;
bur. Walnut Grove Meth. Ch. Cem.
4. Luther T.6 Dial - b. Feb. 22, 1887; d. Oct. 19, 191I; bur. Walnut
Grove Meth. Ch. Cem.; m. Cora L. Robertson, Dec. 28, 1909 - see
Walton Co. Mar. Bk. K, p. 235*
11. Isabella5 Dial - b. ab. 1865; Sam Rich
1. Barney6 Rich
2. Willie6 Rich - m. _ Cross.
3. Minnie6 Rich - m. Beardon.
4. Joe6 Rich
12. Charles R.5 Dial - b. ab. 1869; m. Ossie Belle Hattaway, Mar. 22, 1917
- see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. L, p. 140; both dec'd.
1. Hoke6 Dial.
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see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. G, p. 4l6; both dec'd.
1. Grady6 Byrd. - is. Alice Shelnut; add: Walnut Grove, Ga.
2. Johnny T.6 Byrd - m. Fannie Bell Carter; add: Loganville, Ga.
3* Clifford6 Byrd - m. Louella Wood; add: Loganville, Ga.
4. Frances6 Byrd - in. Ralph Rutledge; add: Atlanta, Ga.
2. Joseph Trammel5 Dial (Jonathan J.4, Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1 2 3) a
son of Jonathan J.4 and Amanda Jane (Giles) Dial - b. Dec. 5, 1849, Walton
Co., Ga.; d. Sept. 24, 1918; bur. Walnut Grove Meth. Ch. Cem.; m. Nancy
Elizabeth Watson, Feb. 4, 1875 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. E, p. 450. Nancy
Elizabeth Watson - b. Dec. 16, 1855; d. Sept. 23, 1949; bur. beside her
husband. Children, all b. in Walton Co., Ga.:
1. Augustus Erastus6 Dial - b. Feb. 19, 1876; d. Oct. 1950, Atlanta,
Ga.; m. Cleopatra Moore. Cleopatra Moore - b. in 1878. Mrs. Augus¬
tus E. Dial’s add: Rockbridge Rd., Rt. 3, Stone Mountain, Ga.
2. Janie Eugenia6 Dial - b. Oct. 27, 1877; d. Feb. 17, 1955; bur. Walnut
Grove Meth. Ch. Cem.; never married.
3. Esther Lee6 Dial - b. Sept. 19, 1879; m. J. M. Riley; see Walton Co.
Mar. Bk. M. p. 57.
4. Lottie Olivia6 Dial - b. Sept. 16, 1885; drr-in— Jan-r-i957;A Albert
E. Byrd, Decatur, Ga. - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. K, p. 70; add: 5329
Covington Highway, Decatur, Ga.
1. Horace7 Byrd - dec'd.
2. Josiah/ Byrd - add: Atlanta, Ga.
3. Elizabeth7 Byrd - m. _ _ Moore: add: Stone Mountain, Ga.
4. Janie7 Byrd - m. Jerry Shepherd; dec'd.
5. Robie6 Dial - b. Nov. 4, 1887; d. Feb. 1914; m. Harvey Hawkins Har¬
din, May 2, 1907 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. K, p. 104~.
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1. Rupert7 Dial^- resides in N. C.
6. Arvie Joseph6 Dial - b. Apr. 13, 1892, Walnut Grove, Ga.; d. Jan. 26,
19587 bur. Walnut Grove Meth. Ch. Cem.; m. Sara Ann (Sallie) Miller,
Apr. 25, 1919 - see Walton Co., Ga. Mar. Bk. L, p. 218. Sara Ann
(Sallie) Miller - b. Mar. 28, 1893, Jackson Co., Ga. Mrs. Arvie Jo¬
seph Dial resides in beautiful brick residence ab. half a mile from
Walnut Grove. Children, all born at Walnut Grove, Ga. :
1. Sarah Elizabeth7 Dial - b. Mar. 16, 1921; m. 0. J. Hanes; no
issue.
2. Arvie Joseph7 Dial, Jr. - b. Feb. 4, 1923; Sara Foster, Feb.
21, 1949.
1. Elaine8 Dial - b. in 1950*
3. Miller Augustus7 Dial - b. Dec. 4, 1929; m. Agnes Hancock. Agnes
Hancock - b. Aug. 11, 1930.
1. Jonathan Miller8 Dial - b. in Sept. 1958*
Arvie Joseph6 Dial, Sr. was a well known, highly respected and influen¬
tial ginner and fanner. He also operated a cattle ranch and poultry
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Jonathan J.4 and Amanda Jane (Giles) Dial family and descendants. I am es¬
pecially indebted to them for Dial legends from monuments in the Hopewell
Meth. Ch. Gem.
i860 Census
- Walton Co.,
Ga.
Jonathan J. Dial
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farmer
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Sarah J. Dial
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son
- b.
in
Ga.
i860 Census
- Walton Co. ,
Ga.
Jonathan J. Dial
mm
38
—
farmer
- b.
in
Ga.
Amanda Jane Di al
-
31
-
wife
- b.
in
Ga.
Sarah J. Dial
-
12
-
dau.
- b.
in
Ga •
*James Dial
-
11
-
?
- b.
in
Ga .
Joseph T. Dial
-
10
-
son
- b.
in
Ga.
Floyd A. Dial
-
8
-
son
- b.
in
Ga.
John Robert Dial
-
7
-
son
- b.
in
Ga.
Ulyses M. Dial
-
6
-
son
- b.
in
Ga.
Elizabeth Dial
-
k
-
dau.
- b.
in
Ga.
Mari ah (Mary) Dial
-
3
-
dau.
- b.
in
Ga.
Delona J. Dial
7 mo
e "
son
- b.
in
Ga.
1880 Census
- Walton Co.,
Ga .
Father
Mother
Born
Born
Bom
Jonathan J. Dial
-
38
-
farmer
Ga.
S. C.
S. C.
Mary Dial
-
23
-
dau.
Ga .
Ga.
Ga .
Delona J. Dial
-
21
-
son
Ga .
Ga.
Ga.
Delma Dial
-
18
-
dau.
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Charles Dial
-
13
-
son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Minnie Dial
-
11
-
dau.
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
*James Dial was not in the 1850 census of the above family. Family
records of living descendants of Jonathan J.4 and Amanda Jane (Giles) Dial
do not include him. It appears, therefore, that James Dial was a relative
probably an orphaned nephew.
I do not have the 1870 census of the Jonathan J.4 Dial family. Family
records include among their children, Thomas0 and Isabella5 Dial, who are not
in the above census records. They no doubt were b. between i860 and I87O.
1880 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Father Mother
Born Born Born
Joseph T. Dial
- 30 -
blacksmith
Ga .
Ga.
Ga •
Nancy E. Dial
- 2k -
wife
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Augustus Dial
- k -
son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Jane Dial
2 -
dau.
Ga •
Ga.
Ga.
Esther Dial
- 9 mo.-
dau.
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
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1850 Census
- Walton Co.,
Ga.
Thomas Giles
56 -
farmer
- b.
in
Ga
Isabella Giles
54 -
wife
- b.
in
Ga
Sarah Giles
3.8 -
dau.
- b.
in
Ga
Sophronia Giles
16 -
dau.
- b.
in
Ga
Thomas Giles, Jr. -
13 -
son
- b.
in
Ga
James F. Giles
12 -
son
- b.
in
Ga
Thomas and Isabella Giles were the parents of Amanda Jane Giles (Mrs.
Jonathan J. Dial). Thier dau., Sophronia Giles, m. William4 Dial on Nov. 13,
I857. Jonathan4 Dial and Y,Tilliam4 Dial were sons of Isaac1 2 3 and Sarah
(Thomason) Dial.
LUCINDY B. DIAL
13. Lucindy B.4 Dial (Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a dau. of Isaac3 and
Sarah (Thomason) Dial - b. ab. 1829, Walton Co., Ga.; m. Samuel Young All¬
good, Aug. 5; 1849 - see Walton Co., Ga. Mar. Bk. D, p. 346. Children, all
b. in Walton Co.:
1. Samuel5 Allgood - b. ab. I85O; never married.
2. John5 Allgood - b. ab. 1852; m. Nancy Allen.
1 . Parks6 Allgood
2 . Grace6 Allgood
3 . Levie6 Allgood
3. Babe5 Allgood - b. ab. 1854; never married.
4. Dank5 Allgood - b. ab. 1856; m. James Giles.
5. Colie5 Allgood - b. ab. 1858; in. Mary Whatley.
6. Olivia5 Allgood - b. ab. i860; m. John Byrd
1. Effie6 Byrd - b. Nov. 15, 1886; m. Sylvanus Allgood, Dec. 31,
I907. Sylvanus Allgood - b. July, 1884.
1. Annie7 Allgood - b. Dec. 10, 1908.
2. Sylvanus7 Allgood, Jr. - b. Jan. 15, 1916.
3. Virginia7 Allgood - b. Mar. 27, 1920; m. Claud Bagwell. Mrs.
Bagwell is active in civic affairs and is on the staff of the
Monroe Ga. Weekly Tribune.
2. Mary6 Byrd - b. ab. 1888; m. Henry Bailey.
1. Effie7 Bailey - m. Raymond Stowe.
1 . Harold8 Stowe .
2. Harold7 Bailey - m. Audrey Bray.
1. Johnnie8 Bailey
2. Harrison8 Bailey
3. Nell6 Byrd - m. Olin Moss
1. Doris7 Moss.
113
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1850 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Samuel Young Allgood - 21 - farmer - b. in Ga.
Lucindy B. Allgood - 21 - wife - b. in Ga.
Samuel. Allgood - 1 mo. - son - b. in Ga.
JOHN B. DIAL
14. John B.4 Dial (Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son of Isaac3 and Sarah
(Thomason) Dial - b. July 4, 1830; d. Mar. 4, 1898; bur. Walnut Grove Meth.
Ch. Cem.; m. Lucinda Cinderella Whitney ab. 1864. Cinderella Whitney - b.
Apr. 18, 1847 ; d. Mar. 17, 1916; bur. beside her husband.
1. Charles5 Dial - b. July 28, 1866; m. Mollie Hamilton, June 23, I89O.
2. Sara Elizabeth5 Dial - b. July 16, 1874; m. Pleas Everett, Dec. 18,
1898 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. J, p. 111.
1. Stella6 Dial
2 . Fannie6 Dial
3. Thomas5 Dial - b. July 16, 1876; m. Victoria Warren, Dec. 1918; d.
Oct. 16, 1937 ; bur. Walnut Grove Meth. Ch. Cem.
4. Daniel L.5 Dial - b. May 11, l88l; m. Mary Etta Smith, Aug. 6, 1909)
d. Nov. 14, 1950 } bur. Walnut Grove Meth. Ch. Cem.
1. Hoy6 Dial
5. Josie5 Dial - b. Nov. 6, 1883; m. Rube Williams, Dec. 23, 1920. Mrs.
Josie (Dial) Williams' add: Grayson, Gwinnett Co., Ga.
The above family record was provided by Mrs. Josie5 (Dial) Williams. The
1880 census of John4 and Lucinda Cinderella Dial showed two other children,
namely, Samuel5 Dial - b. ab. l877> and Joseph5 Dial - b. ab. 1879* They
probably d. in childhood. There may have been others who d. young between
1866 and 1874.
1870 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
John B. Dial - 39 * farmer - b. in Ga.
Lucinda Dial - 24 - wife - b. in Ga.
Charles Dial - 3 - son - b. in Ga.
1880 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Father Mother
John B. Dial -
51 - farmer
Bora
Ga.
Born
S. C.
Born
S. C
Lucinda Dial -
34 - wife
Ga .
Ga.
Ga.
Charles Dial -
13 - son
Ga.
Ga .
Ga.
Sarah Dial
6 - dau.
Ga.
Ga •
Ga.
Samuel Dial -
2 - son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Joseph Dial -
1 - son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
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WILLIAM DIAL
15. William M.1 2 * 4 Dial (Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) a son of Isaac3 and
Sarah (Thomason) Dial - b. Dec. 11, 1832; d. July 4, 1892; bur. Walnut Grove
Meth. Ch. Cem.; m. Sofronia Sexton Giles, Nov. 13, 1857 - see Walton Co., Ga.
Mar. Bk. E, p. 48. Sofronia Sexton Giles - b. Feb. 11, 1834; d. Dec. 4, I92I;
bur. beside her husband; a dau. of Thomas and Isabella Giles. Children, all
b. in Walton Co., Ga.
1. George L.5 Dial - b. Aug. 15, 1858; d. June 1, 1931; bur. Walnut
Grove Meth. Ch. Cem.; m. Nancy A. (Nannie) Mann, Nov. 8, 1877 - see
Walton Co. Mar. Bk. G, p. 48.
2. Isaac H.5 Dial - b. Feb. 17, i860; d. Dec. 6, 1911; bur. Walnut
Grove Meth. Ch. Cem.; m. Mary D _ . Mary D _ - b. May 13,
1863; d. Mar. 19, 1945; bur. beside her husband. They had a son,
Hammie6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Dial. Hammie6 Dial had a son, Harvey G. r Dial - b. Apr. 21,
I89O; killed in France at Beleau Woods, June 13, 1918, in World War
1. He vas a member of the 6th Regt., United States Marine Corps.
3. James Thomas5 Dial - b. Jan. 24, l86l; d. Dec. 23, 1884.
4. RomalisJ> Dial - b. Sept. 25, 1865, a twin brother of Rodolphus5 Dial;
no further record.
5. Rodolphus5 Dial - see subsequent data.
6. William B.5 (Willie) Dial - b. May 12, 1869; d. Nov. 14, I89O; bur.
Walnut Grove Meth. Ch.'Cem.; never married.
7. Ada5 Dial - b. ab. I87I; no further record.
8. Ida5 Dial - b. ab. 1873; no further record.
5. Rodolphus5 Dial (William M.4, Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son of Wil¬
liam M.4 and Sophronia (Giles) Dial - b. Sept. 25, 1865* Children, all b.
in Newton Co., Ga.:
1. Johnie Walter6 Dial - b. Nov. 11, 1889; d. Mar. 29, 1955; m. Annie
Moon. Annie Moon - b. Mar. 29, 1890, Newton Co.
2. Jesse Thomas6 Dial - b. Feb. 4, I89I; d. June 4, 1955; Sarah Bes¬
sie Lee Dennard. Sarah Bessie Lee Dennard - b. April 3, 1892, Rock¬
dale Co., Ga. Mrs. Dial's add: Dial Town, Newton Co., Ga.
3* Claude Newton6 Dial - b. June 24, 1892 ; m. Fannie Mae Burnette, New¬
ton Co.
4. Starr William6 Dial - b. Jan. 20, 1894; d. Dec. 19, 19^8; Eva
Sockwell, Newton Co.
5* Sylvester6 Dial - b. Oct. 11, 1895; m. Emma Sue Jones, Newton Co.
6. Clara Florence6 Dial - b. July 29, 1897; d. Dec. 20, 195^; m* Emory
Stone, Newton Co. Emory Stone - b. Sept. 12, 1902.
7. Robert Rodolphus6 Dial - b. May 31, 1899; Robbie Stevens, Sept.
15, 1921 - see Walton Co., Ga. Mar. Bk. L, p. 333* Robbie Stevens -
b. Aug. 25, 1896.
8. Marvin Clark6 Dial - b. Nov. 1, 1900; m. Annie Mae Morrow.
9. Susie Mae6 Dial - b. Jan. 24, 1902; m. Pressley Harvey, Newton Co.
10. Henry Grady6 Dial - b. Aug. 22, 1904; m. Mattie Lizzie Mitchem, New¬
ton Co. Mattie Lizzie Mitchem - b. May 14, 1906.
11. Ida Lee6 Dial - b. Mar. 9, 1906; d. Feb. 9, 1909; bur. Walnut Grove
Meth. Ch. Cem.
12. James Roy6 Dial - b. Mar. 31, 19^8; m. Sara Louise Cullars, Emanuel
Co., Ga. Sara Louise Cullars - b. Oct. 9> 1913*
13. Sarah Barnell6 Dial - b. July 13, 1913; d. Aug. 15, 1913*
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The above records of William M. 4 Dial and his descendants were taken
from Walnut Grove Meth. Ch. Cem. legends, census records, and from the Fam¬
ily Bible of his son, Rodolphus5 Dial. The late Jesse Thomas6 Dial inheri¬
ted the Bible from his father, Rodolphus5 Dial. It is now owned by Mrs.
Jesse T.6 Dial of Dial Town, Newton Co., Ga.
i860 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
William M. Dial -
27
-
overseer - b.
in Ga.
Sofronia Dial
24
-
wife
- b.
in Ga.
George L. Dial
1
-
son
- b.
in Ga.
Isaac H. Dial
4 mo. -
son
- b.
in Ga.
1870 Census -
Walton Co. ,
Ga •
William M. Dial -
38
farmer
- b.
in Ga.
Sofronia Dial
37
-
wife
- b.
in Ga.
George L. Dial
11
-
son
- b.
in Ga.
Isaac H. Dial
10
-
son
- b.
in Ga.
Jas. Thomas Dial -
8
-
son
- b.
in Ga.
Romalus Dial
k
-
son
- b.
in Ga.
Rodolphus Dial
k
-
son
- b.
in Ga.
William B. Dial -
1
-
son
- b.
in Ga.
1880 Census -
Walton Co.,
Ga.
Father
Mother
Born
Born
Born
William M. Dial
47
-
farmer
Ga •
S. C.
S. C.
Sofronia Dial
k6
-
wife
Ga •
Ga.
Ga.
James Thomas Dial -
18
-
son
Ga •
Ga .
Ga.
Rodolphus Dial
14
-
son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Romalus Dial
14
-
son
Ga •
Ga.
Ga.
William B. Dial
11
-
son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga •
Ada Dial
9
-
dau.
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Ida Dial
8
-
dau.
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
1880 Census -
Walton Co.,
Ga.
Father
Mother
Born
Born
Born
*George L. Dial
21
-
farmer
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Nannie A. Dial
22
-
wife
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Thomas A. Dial
1
-
son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
*George L.5 Dial was the oldest son of William M.4 and Sofronia (Giles)
Dial. Nannie A. Dial's maiden name was Nancy A. Mann. Sofronia Giles was
a dau. of Thomas and Isabella Giles.
GIDEON A. DIAL
16. Gideon A.4 Dial (Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) one of the young¬
est children of Isaac3 and Sarah (Thomason) Dial - b. Aug. 13, 1833 > Walton
Co., Ga.; d. Jan. 12, 1921; bur. Clegg Cem.; m. Sarah Angeline Burke, Jan. 3;
1859 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. E, p. 91. Sarah A. Burke - b. Mar. 29, 1843;
d. Nov. 4, 1927; bur. beside her husband. Children, all b. in Walton Co.,
Georgia:
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1. Isaac5 Dial - b. Dec. I85O; d. in infancy.
2. Jack5 Dial - b. ab. 1863; dec'd.; never married.
3. Norman Evie5 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. Young Allie5 Dial - see subsequent data.
5. Pinkie Olivia5 Dial - see subsequent data.
6. Sarah Vanetia Angeline5 Dial - b. ab. 1873; dec'd.; never married.
7. Gideon Euell5 Dial - b. June 12, 1875; d. Mar. 18, 1948; m. Lillie
Pearl6 Wooley, a 2nd Cos., Aug. 6, 1902 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk.
J, p. 267. Lillie Pearl6 Wooley - b. Feb. 4, l88l; a dau. of J. H.
(Jim) and Elizabeth5 (Dial) Wooley.
1. Albert6 Dial - b. Jan. 26, 1906; d. Feb. 20, 1934; m. Sarah
Queen, Nov. 18, 1927 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. N, p. 126.
2. Ella Mae6 Dial - b. June 20, 1909; m. Lee Towler, June 30, 1937 -
see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. M, p. 48l. Lee Towler - b. Oct. 9, 1901.
8. Charlie Arlus5 Dial - see subsequent data.
9. Mattie Ella5 Dial - b. Nov. 11, 1882; m. 1st, Wm. Allen Mitchell,
June 14, 1907 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. K, p. 107; 2nd, Thomas
Sanford Clegg, May 19, 1946. Wm. Allen Mitchell - b. July 31, 1876.
Thomas Sanford Clegg - b. Apr. 24, 1886.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Boy Lee6 Mitchell b. Apr. 2, 1911; d. Nov. 2, 1929.
10. Henry Grady5 Dial - see subsequent data.
The above family record vas obtained and compiled by Sarah6 Dial (Mrs.
A. B. Jonah Clegg) who is known as Sallie. She said that there was an infant
who d. at birth, making 11 children in the family. In a letter to me, written
on Nov. 6, 1956, Sarah6 (Dial) Clegg, paid high tribute to Gideon4 Dial, her
grandfather, and to Charlie A.5 Dial, her father, as follows:
"Dear Cousin -
"My grandfather, Gideon A. Dial, was a tall man, weight between 180 to
200, gray hair, mustache, beard, and the merriest, twinkliest blue eyes one
ever saw. When he laughed it made everybody feel good. He was a good na-
tured person, always willing to lend a helping hand. This made a very deep
impression on me as a child. He liked to do any kind of hunting and fishing.
My mother died when I was 18 months old. My grandfather and grandmother Dial
took my daddy, a 3 weeks old baby and me in and gave us a home with them. I
adored my grandparents. My grandparents also took in 3 more of their grand¬
children and gave them a home after their parents and a sister were killed by
lightning. At one time they were taking care of 15 persons in their home.
They had 11 children of their own. They were hard workers and good providers.
Grandfather was a farmer. He served in the War Between the States in 1863 as
a Pvt., Co. C., 8th Ga. Inf. Regt. I can remember hearing him tell of being
hungry with sore, bleeding feet and not having enough clothes to keep him
warm. Next door to me stands my grandfather's home where he lived and died,
tony happy memories live in that old tumbled up house, for example, on grand¬
father Dial's birthday each year a family reunion was held; long tables were
built in the front yard under the huge mulberry trees and at noon, barbecue,
stew and all the trimmings of a big dinner was served. All our Dials belongec
to the Methodist Church so we always had 2 or 3 Methodist preachers at the
reunion. Then after dinner a family picture was taken. I treasure those pic-
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tures. My grandfather and grandmother belonged to Pleasant Valley Methodist
Church. They are buried in the Clegg Cemetery. These are their tombstone
inscriptions:
Gideon A. Dial Sarah A. Dial
Aug. 13, 1833 Mar. 29, 1843
Jan. 12, 1921 Nov. 24, 1927
"Now let me tell you about the finest daddy a girl ever had.. My father,
Charlie Arlus Dial, 78 years of age, is about 6 ft. tall and weighs about 200
lbs., has blue eyes and black hair. He has the sweetest disposition of any
one I know. He is a member of Pleasant Valley Methodist Church. He is a
member of the Masonic Lodge of Monroe. He has farmed, run a dairy, worked as
a retail and as a traveling salesman. He was fortunate enough to be able to
send 7 children through school. As you already know my mother died when I
was l8 months old and when my brother was only 5 weeks old. My daddy has
been father and mother to me. In his hour of need I believe God gave him
the power and strength to bring us two little children up; to me he's good,
he's great, the best in the world.
"My husband is a member of Pleasant Valley Methodist Church and so am I.
Our son, Perry Dial Clegg, is a graduate of Monroe High School and the Uni¬
versity of Georgia at Athens. He's a member of Pleasant Valley Methodist
Church. He served 3 years in the United States Array, 17 months in Korea.
"Now may God's richest blessings be upon you as you write the history
of our Dial and related families.
Your Cousin
Sallie Dial Clegg"
i860 Census -
Walton
Co., Ga.
Gideon A. Dial
23
farmer - b. in
Ga.
Sarah Dial
-
18
-
wife
- b. in
Ga.
I87O Census -
Walton
Co., Ga.
Gideon A. Dial
33
farmer - b. in
Ga.
Sarah Dial
-
26
-
wife
- b. in
Ga.
John C. Dial
-
8
-
son
- b. in
Ga.
Norman Dial
-
4
-
son
- b. in
Ga .
Young A. Dial
-
1
-
son
- b. in
Ga.
1880 Census -
Walton
Co., Ga.
Father
Mo the
Born
Born
Born
Gideon A. Dial
-
48
-
farmer Ga.
S. C.
S. C
Sarah A. Dial
-
39
-
wife
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
John Dial
-
17
-
son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Norman Dial
-
13
-
son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga .
Young Dial
-
10
-
son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Olivia Dial
-
8
-
dau.
Ga.
Ga •
Ga .
Sarah V. Dial
-
7
-
dau.
Ga.
Ga.
Ga •
Gideon E. Dial
-
5
-
son
Ga.
Ga.
Ga.
Gideon A.4 Dial was a son of Isaac3 and Sarah (Thomason) Dial. He m.
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Sarah A. Burke in Walton Co., Ga. in Jan. 1859. Their first son, Isaac5
Dial - b. ab. Dec. l859> in infancy. Their children, Charles Arlus5
Dial, Mattie Ella5 Dial and Henry Grady5 Dial were b. after 1880.
3. Norman Evie5 Dial (Gideon A.4, Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Artinir1) son of
Gideon A.4 and Sarah A. (Burke) Dial - b. May 10, 1867; d. May 18, I9IO;
m. Nancy Roany Mayo, Sept. 13, 1893 - see Walton Co., Ga. Mar. Bk. I, p.
305. Nancy Roany Mayo - b. Sept. 22, 1867; d. Jan. 14, 1930. Children,
all b. in Walton Co., Ga. :
1. Roy Lee6 Dial - b. July 11, 189k; m. Annie Marvin Haile, Mar. 18,
1918 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. L, p. 184. Annie Marvin Haile - b.
Jan. 5, I898.
1. Roy Lee7 Dial, Jr. - b. May 3> 1919 ; Elizabeth Matthews.
Elizabeth Matthews - b. Mm*. 19, 1920.
1. Roy Lee8 Dial, 3rd - b. June 30, 1944.
2. Nina Ann8 Dial - b. Aug. 5, 1949.
3. Charles M.8 Dial - b. Jan. 27, 1954.
2. Claud Everett6 Dial - b. May 17, 1896; d. Nov. 21, 1931; m. Grace
Weaver, Sept. 10, 1916. Grace Weaver - b. ab. 1899; d. ab. 1925.
1. Mary Grace Weaver7 Dial - b. May 22, 1919; not married.
3. Beatrice Sarah Barbara6 Dial - b. Feb. 27* 1899; William B.
Wofford, Aug. 23, 1957-
4. Arriebelle6 Dial - b. Feb. 18, 1901; m. Robert Edwin Goodwin, Oct.
3, 1922 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. L, p. 379* Robert Edwin Goodwin
- b. July 31, 1893.
1. Robert Edwin7 Goodwin, Jr. - b. Feb. 1, 1924; m. Carolyn Anne
Preston. Carolyn Anne Preston - b. Oct. 17, 1926.
1. Linda Carol8 Goodwin - b. May 9; 1947*
2. Robert Edwin8 Goodwin, 3rd - b. Feb. 12, 1950*
2. Nanpy Angeline7 Goodwin - b. Feb. 5> 1927; Melvin Lamar
Hughes, June 26, 1949* Melvin Lamar Hughes - b. Sept. 3> 1926.
1. Jan8 Hughes - b. Feb. 4, 1954.
5. James William Gideon6 Dial - b. July 22, 1903 ; m. Sarah Eula Whatley
June 21, 1925 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. M, p. 58*
1. Margie Ann7 Dial - b. May 12, 1927; m* Luther Allen Braselton,
June 18, 1949 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. N, p. 398*
1. James Allen8 Braselton - b. ab. 1951*
2. Bruce8 Braselton - b. ab. 1953*
6. Albert Jackson6 Dial - b. Dec. 27, 1905; m. Emily Louise Carter,
Oct. 20, 1932. Emily Louise Carter - b. Aug. 6, 1908.
1. Jacqueline Louise7 Dial - b. Oct. 31> 1933; n* Samuel Bruce Boor
June 10, 1956 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. 0, p. 1^7*
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2. James Carter'' Dial - b. June 19, 1946.
4. Young Allie5 Dial (Gideon A.4, Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son of
Gideon A.4 and Sarah A. (Burke) Dial - b. May 22, 1869; d. May 22, 1951;
Hettie Turnbull, .Feb. 2, 1902 - see Mar. Bk. J, p. 24. Hettie Turnbull -
b. Jan. 7, 1883.
1. Sallie Mae6 Dial - b. Dec. 20, 1902; in. Clarence Victor Raven, June
25, 1927* Clarence Victor Raven - b. Mar. 28, 1903.
1. Norman George7 Raven - b. Mar. 12, 1929.
2. Hope Patricia7 Raven - b. Feb. 1, 1937; m. 1st, Edvard Allen
Moore, Aug. 12, 1952; m. 2nd, Richard Miles Williamson, July 23,
1955* Edward Allen Moore - b. Aug. 9; 1954. Richard Miles Wil¬
liamson - b. Sept. 19, 1933.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Michael Allen8 Moore - b. Jan. 5 , 1954; d. Jan. 21, 1954.
(By 2nd Mar. )
2. Cynthia Dianne8 Williamson - b. May 1, 1956.-
3. Clarence Stanley7 Raven - b. Nov. 15, 1943 .
2. Annie Lou6 Dial - b. Nov. 19, 1905; m. 1st, Robert Earl Whitley,
June 3, 1926 - see WTalton Co., Ga. Mar. Bk. M, p. 68. Robert Earl
Whitley - b. Jan. 4, 1904; d. July 31, 1950; m. 2nd, Adolphus Mac-
Queen in 1953* Adolphus MacQpeen - b. Feb. 26, 1905*
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Cecil Virginia7 Whitley - b. Apr. 5, 1928; m. Glenn Thompson,
Dec. 16, 1946. Glenn Thompson - b. Aug. 26, 1920.
1. Gail8 Thompson - b. Nov. 18, 1948.
2. Ann8 Thompson - b. Sept. 22, 1950.
2. Joyce Ann7 Whitley - b. Dec. 24, 1935; James William Dotson,
July 26, 1953.
3. Troy Lee6 Dial - b. Sept. 17, 1907; m. 1st, Ethel Baxter, July 3,
1926 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. M, p. 74; m. 2nd, Ada Mae Johnson.
Ada Mae Johnson - b. Sept. 22, 1913*
1. James Allie7 Dial - b. Jan. 22, 1933; m. Betty Norton in 1952.
1. James Allie8 Dial, Jr. - b. June 19, 1953*
2. Billy Ray7 Dial - b. June 5, 1939*
3. Alfred Lee7 Dial - b. Nov. 24, 1944.
4. Allie Jackson6 Dial - b. May 1, 1909; m. Pansy LaRue Adcock, Dec.
25, 1928 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. M, p. 120. Pansy LaRue Adcock
- b. Aug. 15, 1942.
1. Larry Jackson7 Dial - b. Nov. 18, 1930.
2. Robert Eugene7 Dial - b. Sept. 8, 1932.
3. Morris Cleveland7 Dial - b. Oct. 14, 1940.
4. Emily LaRue'' Dial - b. July 15, 1945*
5. Lillie Belle6 Dial - b. Dec. 29, 1912; m. 1st, Frank Freeman; m. 2nd,
Scott Simmons, ab. 1932.
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1. Joan7 Simmons - b. 1934; m. Gene Pannell.
2. William Richard7 Simmons - b. Mar. 27, 1940.
3* Sandra'" Simmons - b. Aug. 9; 19^5*
4. Scott7 Simmons, Jr. - b. ab. 1951*
5. Pinkie Olivia5 Dial (Gideon A.4, Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) dau. of
Gideon A.4 and Sarah A. (Burke) Dial - b. ab. I87I; m. Mira Bo Barrett ab.
1892.
1. Mae6 Barrett - b. ab. 1894.
2. Harvey6 Barrett - b. ab. 1896; m. Woddie Lunsford, June 23, 1918.
1 . Lamar7 Barrett .
2. Charles Henry'" Barrett.
3. Pinkie7 Barrett.
4 . Panella 7 Barrett .
5. Frances7 Barrett.
6. Venetia7 Barrett.
7 . Bobby 7 Barrett .
8 . Tommy7 Barrett .
9. Jackie7 Barrett.
10. Rudeen7 Barrett.
3. Sallie Kate6 Barrett - b. Apr. 14, 1898; m. 1st, Lloyd Baccus, June
21, 1917; m. 2nd, M. B. Coarsey. Lloyd Baccus - b. Oct. 31, 1896.
1. Lloyd7 Baccus, Jr. - b. June 2, 1918.
2. Charles7 Baccus - b. Oct. 4, 1920.
3. Sarah7 Baccus - b. June 13, 1925; m. 1st, Norman Keith Garland,
Dec. 4, 1944; m. 2nd, John L. Folse, Jan. 10, 1949 • Norman Keith
Garland - b. Oct. 18, 1916; d. July 3; 1946. John L. Folse - b.
Jan. 29, 1918.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Norman Keith8 Garland, 2nd - b. Oct. 2, 1945*
(By 2nd Mar. )
2. Marsha Gail8 Folse - b. Apr. 18, 1954*
4. Charles Burkett6 Barrett - b. ab. 1900; m. Florence Phillips, Apr. 4,
1923.
1. Evelyn7 Barrett.
2. Betty7 Barrett - twin.
3. Bobby7 Barrett - twin.
4 . Kate7 Barrett .
5. Harriett7 Barrett.
8. Charlie Arlus5 Dial (Gideon A.4, Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son of
Gideon A.4 and Sarah A. (Burke) Dial - b. June 13, 1879; m. 1st, Atelia Jane
Clegg, Dec. 27, 1903 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. J, p. 357; m. 2nd, Willie Mae
Camp, Dec. 26, 1916 - see Walton Co. liar. Bk. L, p. 126. Atelia Jane Clegg -
b. Aug. 31, 1887; d. June 20, 1907. Willie Mae Camp - b. Nov. 17, 18 .
Charlie A.5 Dial's add: Rt. No. 2, Monroe, Ga.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Sarah Ella6 (Sallie) Dial - b. Oct. 22, 1905; m. Aaron Baxley (Jonah)
Clegg, Sept. 23, 1927; Anderson, Anderson Co., S. C. A. B. (Jonah)
Clegg, son of John and Mattie (Baxley) Clegg - b. June 20, 1907;
Mar. 18, 1957; bur. Clegg Cem. , 5 mi. south of Monroe, Ga. Mrs. A. B.
(Jonah) Clegg's add: Rt. 2, Monroe, Ga.
1. Perry Dial7 Clegg - b. Apr. 26, 1932; m. Mildred Palmer, Aug. 24,
1957 in Vidalia, Toombs Co., Ga. - see Toombs Co. Mar. Bk. G, p.
315. Add: Vidalia, Ga. Mildred Palmer - b. Dec. 25; 1934; d-au*
of Homer Lee and Claudia (Smith) Palmer. Perry Dial7 Clegg grad¬
uated at Univ. of Ga. with a B. S. degree in Agriculture in 1953*
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Army Security Agency for a period of 3 years. Served from July
4, 1954 to Sept. 5, 1956 in Korea. His decorations include the
Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Medal, Korean Service
and .the United Nations Ribbons. He is now manager of South¬
eastern Liquid Fertilizer Plant at Lyons, Ga.
2. William Charlie Arlus6 Dial - b. May 15, 1907; d. Dec. 5, 1938; m.
Lillian Bailey.
(By 2nd Mar. )
3. Mary Elizabeth6 Dial - b. Oct. 3 , 1917; 1st, Thomas Howard Scrib¬
ner, May 28, 1935; m. 2nd, Horace Edgar Bush. Thomas Howard Scribner
- b. May 10, 1913* Horace Edgar Bush - b. Aug. 10, 1927.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Charles Thomas7 Scribner - b. Sept. 6, 1940.
(By 2nd Mar. )
2. Cheryl Elizabeth7 Bush - b. Oct. 6, 1951*
4. Virginia Dare6 Dial - b. July 17, 1919; m. Roy Lee Adams, Mar. 3,
1940 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. N, p. 5* Roy Lee Adams - b. Sept. 11,
1921.
1. Rhonda Cheryl7 Adams - b. June 28, 1947 .
2. Charles Don7 Adams - b. May 15, 1953*
3. Dennis Roy7 Adams - b. Apr. 13, 1955 •
5. Lillie Frances6 Dial - b. Nov. 1, 1920; m. James Wiley Panne 13. Dec.
19; 1941 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. N, p. 71* James Wiley Pannell -
b. Nov. 20, I917.
1. Barbara Jane7 Pannell - b. Nov. 30, 1945*
2. Lucy Florence7 Pannell - b. Mar. 4, 1953*
6. Gideon Allie6 Dial - b. Mar. 22, 1922; m. Sadie Wesley Scott, June
24, 1951* Sadie Wesley Scott - b. Jan. 25, 1927.
1. Claudia Elizabeth7 Dial - b. Dec. 17, 1954.
7. Hazel Lee6 Dial - b. Sept. 29, 1925; Paul Quillen Garrison, Apr.
20, 1944 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. N, p. 190. Paul Quillen Garrison
- b. Apr. 3, 1921.
1. Mary Willie7 Garrison - b. Dec. 1, 1946.
2. Robert Paul7 (Bobby) Garrison - b. Oct. 23, 1952.
Note: Charles A.5 Dial had a baby by 1st mar. who d. at birth, making 8
children in all.
10. Henry Grady5 Dial (Gideon A.4, Isaac3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) son of
Gideon A.4 and Sarah A. (Burke) Dial - b. Nov. 8, 1884; n. Nov. 8, 1947; m.
Bessie Louise Gibson, June 4, 1913 - see Walton Co. Ga. Mar. Bk. K, p. 384.
Bessie Louise Gibson - b. Mar. 11, 1891.
1. Atelia Elaine6 Dial - b. Nov. 17, 1914; m. Herbert Carl Sims, Dec.
21, 1941. Herbert Carl Sims - b. in 1904.
1. Kenneth Carl7 Sims - b. Sept. 26, 1942.
2. James Randall7 Sims - b. Sept. 6, 1946.
2. Henry Grady6 Dial, Jr. - b. Oct. 18, 1917; Evelyn Gertrude Chand¬
ler, Mar. 21, 1945* Evelyn Gertrude Chandler - b. June 28, 1922.
1. Carol Elaine7 Dial - b. Mar. 31, 1947*
2. Stephen Grady7 Dial - b. Dec. 24, 1951*
3. Ella Ruth6 Dial - b. May 2, 1920; m. 1st, Lamar Ashe, Aug, 27, 1940
- see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. N, p. 25; m. 2nd, Dick Lockhart in Dec.
1945; m. 3rl, Lester Willingham, Dec. 3, 1948. Lester Willingham -
b. Feb. 17, 1917.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Gloria Ann7 Ashe - b. Aug, 25, 1939*
(By 3rd Mar. )
2. Janice Kenriette7 Willingham - b. July 21, 1949.
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2, 1945. Harold Eugene Mote - b. Oct. 27, 1920.
1. Patricia Ann7 Mote - b. Feb. 22, 1946.
2. Harold Eugene7 Mote, Jr. - b. July 8, 1950.
5. Martha Venetia0 Dial - b. Apr. 19, 1928; m. Howard Welborn Morris,
Nov. 11, 1946 - see Walton Co. Mar. Bk. N, p. 262. Howard Welborn
Morris - b. Jan. 31, 1926. Add: 9405 - 49th Ave., College Park,
Maryland (1957)*
1. Jerry Howard7 Morris - b. June 20, 1947*
2. Linda Louise7 Morris - b. Nov. 11, 1951*
6. Betty Jean6 Dial - b. Apr. 11, 193 1; m. Dillard Bentley Harrison.
1. Brenda Dianna7 Harrison.
2. Roger Henry7 Harrison.
7. William Gibson6 (Billy) Dial - b. Apr. 22, 1935; Joy Elizabeth
Everett, Aug. 6, 1957*
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CHAPTER NINE
JONATHAN DIAL
7. Jonathan3 Dial (Martin2, Henry Arthur1) seventh of the eight children of
Martin2 and Chrystie (Abercrombie) Dial - b. ab. 1794, Laurens Co., S. C. ac¬
cording to his sworn statement in application, dated July 26, 1851, to the
U. S. Government for pension on Revolutionary War Service of his father; d.
after i860, Laurens Co., 8. C.; bur. no doubt in Dials family Cem. near his
parents; never married - see 1850 and i860 census records at end of this
chapter. Jonathan3 Dial was a popular and beloved bachelor, deeply religious
On Feb. 1, 1826 Martin2 Dial deeded a tract of 69' acres of land on Raburn
Creek in Laurens Co., S. C. to his son, Jonathan3 Dial, for the sum of
$200.50. It is said that he never married because of a serious affliction,
curvature of the spine. According to tradition he was bent almost double
and when he died a curved coffin had to be built for him. It is said that
he was adored by his six brothers and by his only sister and their children.
It is easy to understand why there have been so many "Jonathan Dials" in our
Dial families for more than 100 years.
Jonathan3 Dial lived with his father until he died. After his father's
death he lived with relatives and friends. His i860 census confirms 1794 as
the year of his birth. It would seem likely that the widow, Martha McClellan
and her family were related in some way and living on the farm of Jonathan3
Dial in I85O and that he was taking care of them. Jonathan3 Dial was a
brother-in-law of Hannah Dial, widow of his youngest brother, William3 Dial.
In view of his great physical affliction in his latter years he was probably
being taken care of 'by her in i860. Since there is no record of Jonathsn0
Dial subsequent to i860 he probably died soon thereafter.
I85O Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Jonathan Dial
Martha McClellan
Amanda McClellan
Mary McClellan
Lutelia McClellan
- 54 - farmer
- 55 - widow
- 10 - her dau.
6 - her dau.
- 2 - her dau.
- b. in S. C.
- b. in S. C.
- b. in S. C.
- b. in S. C.
- b. in S. C.
i860 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Hannah Dial -5 6 - widow - b. in S. C.
Jonathan Dial - 66 - farmer - b. in S. C.
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WILLIAM DIAL
8. William3 Dial (Martin2, Henry Arthur1) the youngest of the 8 children of
Martin2 and Chrystie (Abercrombie) Dial - b. in 1798, Laurens Co., S. C.; d.
Aug. 4, 1854, Laurens Co.; bur. Dials Meth. Ch. Cem; m. Hannah Hellam, Lau¬
rens Co., in 1828. Hannah Hellams, a dau. of William and Anne (Coker) Hel-
lams - b. in 1804, Laurens Co.; d. in I87O; bur. beside her husband. The
dates of births and deaths of William3 and Hannah (Hellams) Dial are taken
from their tombstone legends. Children, all b. in Laurens Co., S. C.:
1. Christi4 Dial - b. Nov. 27, 1830. Christi4 Dial, according to fam¬
ily tradition and records, caught fire and burned to death in 1840,
before the Federal Census was taken that year. A lattice house was
built over her grave in the Dials Meth. Ch. Cem. Her parental fam¬
ily, and especially her brother, John S.4 Dial, took- a deep interest
in looking after her grave. Years later, her niece, Emma McSwain5
Dial, a dau. of John S.4 Dial, who had heard of Christi' s4 tragic
death at 10, tended her grave and kept the lattice enclosure painted
white until her own death in 1944.
2. John Stacy4 Dial - see subsequent record of his family.
3. Anna4 Dial - b. Nov. 7, 1835; d. ab. 1906; m. Robert Childress; no
record of descendants.
4. Nancy M.4 Dial - b. Oct. 1, 1839; d. in 1910; m. Richard Owens, no
record of progeny.
JOHN S. DIAL
2. John Stacy4 Dial (William3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) the only son of Wil¬
liam3 and Hannah (Hellams) Dial - b. Mar. 12, 1833; d. Oct. 25, 1915; m.
Marie Eloise Gary in 1849; bur. beside his wife, Dials Meth. Ch. Cem. Marie
Eloise Gary - b. Sept. 15, 1824; d. Sept. 9, 1905* She was a dau. of Wil¬
liam C. and Sarah Eugenia (Coker) Gary who were 1st cousins. Sarah Eugenia
Coker was a dau. of Drury and Elizabeth (Gary) Coker. Drury Coker was a son
of Joseph and Mary (Aldrich) Coker of Virginia.
1. Isabella A.5 Dial - b. in I85I; m. Joseph R. Brownlee ab. 1872.
1. William6 (Buck) Brownlee - b. Feb. 1, 1874; d. ab. 1940.
2. David6 Brownlee - b. Jan. 7, 1876; d. in 1958.
3. Fannie6 Brownlee - b. Mar. 9, 1879; d. ab. 1946.
4. Addie6 Brownlee - b. ab. 1885; d. ab. 1920.
5. Joseph6 Brownlee - b. ab. 1887; d. ab. 1922.
2. Emma McSwain5 Dial - see subsequent data.
3. Malana Davis5 Dial - see subsequent data.
John S.4 Dial was a devout member of Dials Methodist Church; a member
of its Board of Stewards 38 years and a trustee of the Church for 60 years.
2. Emma McSwain5 Dial (John S.4, William3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) second
child of John Stacy4 and Eloise (Gary) Dial - b. Mar. 24, 1859, d. in 1944;
bin*. Dials Meth. Ch. Cem.; never married. Miss Emma5 Dial was a teacher
in the Laurens County public schools ab. 50 years. She wrote the History
of Dials Meth. Church in 1929* The History was read at the celebration of
the ]21st anniversary of the founding of the church by her gr- grandfather,
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in S. C«, and from other states, took place on Aug, 11, 1929* "Miss Emma, 11
as she was affectionately known, collected and preserved and interested
others in the history of the Dial family in America. Mrs. Harrison and I
and our two children had the honor of meeting "Miss Emma" at her home, near
Gray Court, S. C. just a few years before her death. She was indeed a per¬
son who loved her God, her family, her Country and "Dials Methodist Church."
In one of her many letters that I have had the pleasure of reading she re¬
vealed her fine character and the deep interests of her life. In that let¬
ter, dated Feb. 12, 1911, from Owings, S. C., to a cousin in Ga., she said:
"I will begin in that old time way, saying that my father and I are
quite well. I am not teaching this year - I have two small children who
come to my home for three hours a day. Their parents are’ wealthy, and did
not want to send them to graded schools; so they insisted that I take them.
I have taught school 30 years. I like teaching - don't like housekeeping,
but it seems I will have to do so, as ray father likes to stay in our own
home, and, of course, it is my duty to try to make his life as pleasant as
possible. I have two married sisters, but they have children, so ray home is
more pleasant for him. His plantation is about five miles from here. It
amply supports him. He has nothing to do except ride over occasionally and
look after things.
"Now, I am what the world calls 'an Old Maid.' I don't look so old,
but I am nearly fifty-one. I am going to send you my picture soon - you
will never think I am fifty. My friends say I have never had any hard work
or trouble to contend with. That is all they know about it. True, I have
not had much trouble, not so many things to worry about as some have; but I
am sure I have done much work, and responsible work, as I (except two years)
was Principal of the schools I taught.
"Now when you write me tell me about yourself and children. I have a
niece about 19 years old, whom I educated - gave her the best advantage my
state can afford. She is more accomplished than most girls who have not had
wealth at their disposal. She graduated in Charleston, has special training
in vocal music, expression, and art. She is teaching now; so you see, al¬
though I have had no children of my own, yet I have been working for others.
I have been sending a girl in China to school, and a boy in Korea. I have
not much in this world's goods, but what I have I am trying to do good with
it. "
3. Malana Davis5 Dial (John S.4, William3, Martin2, Henry Arthur1) dau. of
John Stacy4 and Eloise (Gary) Dial - b. Aug. 1, l86l, Laurens Co., S. C.;
moved to Spartanburg County in 1911; d. May 7> 19^9 '> John Russell Hellams,
May 13, l879> Laurens Co. John R. Hellams - b. Dec. 26, 1844; d. Sept. 24,
1934. He was a son of John and Jane (Abercrombie) Hellams. John Hellams
was a son of William and Annie Coker (Varnelle) Hellams. Her parents were
William and Hannah (Coker) Varnelle. Wm. Varnelle was killed in the Revolu¬
tionary War. Hannah Coker was a dau. of Joseph Coker of Va.
1. Octavia Eileen6 7 Hellams - b. Mar. 15, 1880; d. in Dec. 1947 > m.
Monroe Beringer, Sept. 20, 1917; no issue.
2. Willie Dial6 Hellams - b. Nov. 6, l88l; d. in Jan. 1891*
3. Jennie Eloise6 Hellams - see subsequent data.
4. Emma May6 Hellams - see subsequent data.
5. Robert Bruce6 Hellams - see subsequent data.
6. Annie Laurie? Hellams - see subsequent data.
7. Beulah Belle6 Hellams - see subsequent data.
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9. John Rapley6 Hellams - see subsequent data.
5. Jennie Eloise6 Hellams, Malana5 Dial (John S.4, William3, Martin2, Henry
Arthur1) a dau. of John R. and Malana5 (Dial) Hellams - b. Sept. 16, 1883,
Dials Tup., Laurens Co., S. C.; m. Robert Powell Sweeny, Dec. 27, 1905, of
Charleston, S« C. at Dials Meth. Ch. ; a story of her life appears at conclu¬
sion of data on her immediate family; add: 8 West Melrose St., Chevy Chase
15, Maryland.
1. Dial Francis7 Sweeny - b. Oct. 7, 1906; m. Rose Bivona, June 1, 1929.
Rose Bivona - b. June 17, 1905*
1. Rosemarie8 Sweeny - b. May 20, 1937 .
2. Jennie Catherine7 Sweeny - b. Jan. 7, 1910; m. Burke Loring Schmidt,
May 16, 1936. Burke Loring Schmidt - b. Sept. 2, 1909.
1. Burke Loring8 Schmidt, Jr. - b. June 17, 1939.
2. Robert Powell8 Schmidt - b. Oct. 15, I9L6.
3. Robert Powell7 Sweeny, Jr. - b. Feb. 12, 1915; d. Nov. 17, 1917.
k. Dorothy7 Sweeny - b. May 25, 1917; m. 1st, George Allman Bland, Oct.
5> 1935; m. 2nd, Julius Castigliola, July 3, 1955. George Allman
Bland - b. Oct. 4, 1917.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Beverly Anne8 Bland - b. Sept. 8, 1936; m. Leszek John Watchtel,
Apr. 26, 1958> All Saints Episcopal Ch., Chevy Chase, Md. She
made her debut in Washington, D. C. in 1956, sponsored by her
grandparents, Robert P. and Jennie6 (Hellams) Sweeny, with whom
she lived while attending college. I met her soon thereafter.
She is lovely, charming and gracious. Leszek John Watchtel - b.
July 28, 1936.
When Miss Emma3 Dial died at the age of 85 she left all of her family
papers to her beloved niece, Jennie6 (Hellams) Sweeny. Industrious neigh¬
bors who were kindly cleaning Miss Emma's house after her death burned quite
a number of these sacred family history papers before they realized their
value. Mrs. Sweeny gave some of the papers that were saved and copies of
the others to me. Mrs. Sweeny deserves our deepest gratitude. My history
of Martin2 Dial and descendant and related families could never have been
written had it not been for her having carefully preserved Miss Emma's5
previous papers and for her kindness in sharing them with me. In one of her
fine letters to me concerning members of her parental family she said:
"My mother had seven girls. When her fifth girl was born in April,
1890, she was named Annie Laurie, not from the Scottish name, but after my
father's two sisters, Laura and Ann. In late September when Annie - she was
not called by double name, was about five months old, mother was stricken
with typhoid fever. She was very ill for a long time and grandmother Dial
took the baby to her house, and while she did not ever live with them, yet
staying over a period of months they became attached to her, and off and on
she was a constant visitor. When she finished high school, she and my sis¬
ter Bruce attended college in Charleston, S. C. Aunt Emma paid all of
Annie's tuition, also voice lessons and art lessons. She sang in the Citi-
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del Baptist Church while in Charleston - paid choir, although she was a
Methodist. Annie was so talented. She was a lovable person and very de¬
vout. She married John Pruitt of Anderson, S. C. They had two lovely
children. Her -death was so sad."
Jennie Eloise3 Hellams (Mrs. Robert P. Sweeny) had a happy childhood
in the Dials Township, a community of many close relatives. Her father and
mother were descendants from the Cavaliers on the Hellams ancestry and the
Puritans through her mother's ancestress, Isabella Hastings (Mrs. Henry
Arthur Dial). She was one of seven sisters who was reared in the atmos¬
phere of the old South. Their Christmases were very gay, as they were in¬
cluded in social affairs far and near. All belonged to Dials Methodist
Church, founded by their gr-gr- grandfather, Martin2 Dial, one of the oldest
churches in Laurens County, S. C. It is a flourishing church today (1958).
Her father, John Russell Hellams, was a pianist. His lovely Steinway grand
piano is now in possession of his granddaughter, Dorothy7 (Sweeny) Castig-
liola. He was a Township Judge, and a Surveyor of note. All fall he was
kept busy settling estates and surveying large tracts of land. His mahog¬
any secretary where he made the colorful plats of the estate division is
in the possession of his son, Col. John R.6 Hellams, of Atlanta, Georgia,
who also has his "Jacobs Staff" and his transit and compass. The home of
Squire Hellams, as he was known, I am told, was set in a lovely grove of
trees on a big plantation. Every kind of fruit was grown in his orchard.
In summer the house overflowed with visitors. Lawn parties climaxed the
week ends.
Her secondary school education was at Dials Academy, the oldest school
in that vicinity, and one where her mother graduated. It was noted for out¬
standing teachers. She attended Norman School in Greenville, S. C., taught
school for two years, and later on attended Furman University for three
years, leaving In her Junior year, when her husband's business took them to
Atlanta, Ga.
Out of the many suitors for her hand Robert Powell Sweeny of Charles¬
ton, S. C. was "the chosen one." They were married in the evening, Dec. P.'J,
1905, by Rev. J. F. Anderson, pastor of Dials Methodist Church. It is said
that it was a beautiful home wedding with many guests, beautiful brides¬
maids, and ring bearer and flower girl. After the wedding a delicious din¬
ner was served in relays to seated guests. I know "Robby" and Jennie Sweeny.
They have had a most interesting life together, blessed as it has been with
four children, one of whom died in infancy. They celebrated their Golden
Wedding Anniversary at Christmas in 1955 with a beautiful reception at
their home in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and received congratulations from their
many friends. Throughout their married life they have been blessed with the
best of health, have traveled widely and have been successful in all their
business ventures. They live informally, have a bright outlook on life, and
are young for their years.
She loves the Methodist Church and patriotic societies of which she is
a member, including the U. D. C., on her father's service, the D. A. R. on
Martin2 Dial's service in the Revolutionary War, and the Daughters of Ameri¬
can Colonist and the Daughters of the Colonial Wars, through her ancestor,
James Abercrombie. She is a person of keen intellect and has a charming and
gracious manner. Her friends are legion. She is proudly a daughter of the
Old South. She is an avid reader, is deeply interested in history, keeps up
with current events, has ad ways taken an active interest in her church, and
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While serving as a Regent of the John Clark Chapter of D. A. R. in
Georgia, she designed a history medal for exclusive use of the Society
which was approved for use in October, 1922. Since that time many thou¬
sands of these medals are given to the public schools of the United States
by the D. A. R. Chapters to students having the highest average grades in
American history, or for best essays on noted men or historical subjects.
She is interested in community welfare work and gives a silver loving
cup through the American Legion Auxiliary of S. C. to the Chapter in that
state doing the most outstanding community work for the betterment of fam¬
ilies of veterans.
Her favorite chapter in the Bible is the 31st Chapter of Proverbs,
no doubt because it describes her ideal of the woman she would like to be
and like her friends believe she is.
4. Emma May6 Hellams, Malana5 Dial (John S.4, William3, Martin2, Henry
Arthur1) a dau. of John R. and Malana (Dial) Hellams - b. Jan. 14, 1886,
Laurens Co., S. C., near Dials Meth. Ch.; m. Dr. James Henry Carlisle, Jr.,
Nov. 16, 1915; Spartanburg, S. C. James Henry Carlisle, Jr. - b. Aug. 22,
1863 on Wofford College campus, Spartanburg, S. C.; d. in Spartanburg, Feb.
27, 1940.
1. James Henry7 Carlisle, III - b. Nov. 5; 1918; Spartanburg; add:
245 Elford Terrace, Spartanburg, S. C.
One of the most Interesting letters that I have received was a letter
from James Henry7 Carlisle, III, dated Oct. 11, 1958; excerpts from which
are as follows:
I am the only child of my parents, am unmarried, and was born in Spar¬
tanburg, S. C. November 5, 1918. I have A. B. degree from Wofford College
1940, and A. M. degree in mathematics from University of South Carolina
1942. Since 1944 I have been employed as an accounting clerk in U. S. Soil
Conservation Service in Spartanburg, S. C. Amateur astronomy is my special
hobby and I regularly contribute observations of variable stars made with
my four inch reflector telescope to the American Association of Variable
Star Observers. Am also a member of Atlanta, Ga. Astronomy Club, Astronom¬
ical League, International Lunar Society, and American Association of Lunar
and Planetary Observers . My mother and I are members of the Methodist
Church .
My mother graduated from a music conservatory in Meridian, Miss, and
was an excellent piano teacher at the time of her marriage but after my
birth she devoted most of her time to housework. She and I live by our¬
selves together in our home.
My father's parents were Dr. James H. Carlisle LLD and Margaret Jane
(Bryce) Carlisle. Dr. Carlisle was a famous educator at Wofford College,
Spartanburg, S. C., a Methodist college for men. He joined the college
when it was founded in 1854 as professor of mathematics and astronomy. He
was President of the college 1875 - 1902, and died in 1909* My father was
reared on the campus and graduated from Wofford in 1885 with A. B. degree.
He was a real estate agent and he contributed many historical writings for
newspapers and Southern Christian Advocate magazine.
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5. Robert Bruce6 Hellams, Maiana5 Dial (John S.4, William3, Martin2, Henry
Arthur1) a dau. of . John R. and Maiana5 (Dial) Hellams - b. Feb. 3.8, 1883,
Dials Twp.; m. 0. L. Rose, Apr. 28, 1951, Goldsboro, N. C.; no issue; add:
89 Whitehorn Dr.,. Miami Springs, Fla. In one of the letters I have received
from Bruce6 (Hellams) Rose she said:
"I am the fifth child of Mai ana Davis5 Dial and John Russell Hellams.
We lived in the Dial community and went to Dials School - Aunt Emma5 Dial
was a great teacher and had an insight into advanced education - at that
time she was called the pioneer teacher of the County. Every summer she at¬
tended summer school at Winthrop College. We girls, seven of us, were her
pride and joy. She inspired us to make an effort to get to college. I went
to The Confederate College at Charleston with my sister, Annie Laurie6 Hel¬
lams. We graduated there in 1908. I taught school five years and then en¬
tered a School of Nursing at Utica, N. Y. I was assigned to the United
States Public Health Unit at Montgomery in 1917* I helped set up clinics
until the close of World War I. I entered Public Health Nursing in 1925
and filled positions from County Health nursing to regional field work un¬
til 1951. My last position during World War II was that of regional direc¬
tor in PHN for the American Red Cross for the state of N. C. I retired from
public work at the time of my marriage in 1951* My father, John R. Hellams,
was well educated. He returned from the War Between the States to take over
his father's affairs. All slaves were gone. His father was broken in spirit.
But the land was saved. My father was a surveyor, Justice of the Peace, and a
business man. He taught us to work. My mother was ambitious and energetic
and set high standards for her children.”
6. Annie Laurie6 Hellams, Melana5 Dial (John S.4, William3, Martin2, Henry
Arthur1) a dau. of John R. and Maiana5 (Dial) Hellams - b. Apr. 15, I89O; d.
Oct. 5; 1918; educated in public schools and Confederate College, Charleston,
S. C.j specialized in music, art and teaching; m. John L. Pruitt of Spartan¬
burg Co., S. C. in 1912. John L. Pruitt - b. in Anderson Co., S. C.; a
merchant.
1. Evelyn Bruce7 Pruitt - b. Oct. 20, 1913; Anderson Co., S. C.; grad¬
uate Prospect Heights Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1935; a Registered
Nurse in N. Y. C.; m. Irvin Henry Phillips, Dec. 14, 1935; Brooklyn.
He was b. in Brooklyn and is in the restaurant business. Their
add: Lindenhurst, N. Y.
1. John Irvin8 Phillips - b. Feb. 19, 1937 .
2. Margaret8 Phillips - b. July 31, 1939; m. Barry W. Garland,
Brooklyn, in Feb. 1956; add: 3303 - 9th Ave., Sacramento,
Calif.
1. Richard Lee9 Garland - b. Mar. 16, 1958.
3. Richard Bruce8 Phillips - b. Dec. 4, 1940
4. Stephen3 Phillips - b. Feb. 24, 1943*
2. John L.7 Pruitt - b. in 1915; Anderson Co., S. C.; m. Sara Nichols,
Seneca, S. C.; John L.7 Pruitt, Sr. is a salesman and his wife,
Sara (Nichols) Pruitt, is a teacher in Atlanta; add: 1460 Emory Rd.,
N. E., Atlanta, Georgia.
1. John 8 Pruitt, Jr. - b. May 2, 1942.
2. George Nichols8 Pruitt - b. May 15, 1947*
3. Alan8 Pruitt - b. in May, 1950.
7. Beulah Belle6 Hellams, Maiana5 Dial (John S.4, William3, Martin2, Henry
Arthur1) a dau. of John R. and Maiana5 (Dial) Hellams - b. Dec. 5; 1892; Gray
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Court, Laurens Co., 3. C.; m. Charles Thomson Richardson, June 14, 1911 at
Gray Court; educated at Meridian Womans College, Meridian, Miss. Charles
Thomson Richardson, descendant of Gov. James Burchill Richardson, Gov. of
S. C., (1801-1804 ) - b. in 1869, Fort Molte, 3. C.; d. in 1936, Pinevood,
S. C.; educated at Porter Military Academy, Charleston, S. C.; was a Plan¬
ter. Mrs. Charles T. Richardson’s add: 291 Nahkoda Dr., Miami Springs,
Fla. (1959).
1. James Burchill7 Richardson - b. in 1916; d. in 1926, Pinewood,
S. C.
2. Charles Thomson' Richardson, Jr. - b. in 1918, Pinewood, S. C.;
attended Georgia State College at Douglas; m. Mary Annis Palmer,
Atlanta, Fulton Co., Ga., Apr. 1946; a traveling auditor, South¬
ern Railway Co.; add: 305 Willow Lane, Decatur, Ga.
1. Charles Thomson8 Richardson, III - b. in 1947 •
2. Mary Catherine8 Richardson - b. in 1950.
3. John Sinkler7 Richardson - b. in 1921, Pinewood; education:
Martha Berry College, Rome, Ga.; m. Rachel Burns in Honolulu,
T. H., in 1943; Plant Mgr. Swift’s, Harrison, N. J.; add: 22
Brookside Terrace, N. Caldwell, N. J. (1958)
1. Gail Patrice3 Richardson - b. in 1946.
2. John Gordon2, Richardson - b. in 1951*
4. Robert Bruce7 Richardson - b. in 1922, Pinevood; education: John
Marshall Law College of Atlanta; m. Frances Karst Kemper, in 1947;
Atlanta, Ga. ; attorney at law; two children, both of whom d. in
infancy; add: 1695 Nancy Creek Dr., Chamblee, Ga.
5. Beulah Thomson7 Richardson - b. in 1925; Pinewood; education: North
Fulton High School of Atlanta, Ga.; m. Ensign Harold Buford Calhoun,
U. S. N. Air Corps in 1945 in Atlanta. He d. in a plane crash in
1951 at Atlanta Naval Air Station. Mrs. H. B. Calhoun's add: 775 E.
Wesley Rd., Apt. 2, Atlanta, Ga.
1. Harold Buford8 Calhoun, Jr. - b. in 1948, at Atlanta.
8. Nancy Louise6 Hellams, Malana5 Dial (John S.4, William3, Martin2, Henry
Arthur1) a dau. of John R. and Malana5 (Dial) Hellams - b. Apr. 23; 1895;
Dials Twp., Laurens Co., S. C.; m. 1st, Grier Blakley, Spartanburg, S. C.,
1914; m. 2nd, _ Smith; she was a Civil Service employee until she re¬
tired in 1955; ber add: 718 N. El Paso St., El Paso, Texas. (1958)
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1. Frances7 Blakley - b. in Aug. 1915; Spartanburg, S. C.; m. 1st, Don
Allen, in 1938, Raleigh, N. C.; m. 2nd, G. M. Garrison; add: 1341
Mass. Ave., S. E., Washington, D. C. (1958)
(By 1st Mar. )
1 . Barbara8 Allen
2 . Butch8 Allen
2. Julian Grier7 Blakley - b. Nov. 16, 1919; Raleigh, N. C.; m. Rachel
Burns, Port Allen, La. in 1941; m. 2nd, Lida Thomas, Harrisburg, Ill
in Jan. 1949; a photographer; add: 575 S. Main St., Greenville, Miss
(1958)
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Frances Marie8 Blakley - b. Feb. 12, 1942, Baton Rouge, La.
(By 2nd Mar. )
2. Melinie8 Blakley - b. Dec. 21, 1948; Harrisburg, Ill.
3. Julian Grier8 Blakley, Jr. - b. June 23; 1950; Harrisburg, Ill.
9. John Rapley6 Hellams, Malana5 Dial (John S.4, William3, Martin2, Henry
Arthur1) son of John R. and Malana5 (Dial) Hellams - b. Oct. 4, 1897; Dials
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States; after retirement - Safety Engineer, Continental Casualty Co. of At¬
lanta; m. Elizabeth Malcolm in Apr. 1920; res: 2300 Haven Ridge, N. W., At¬
lanta 5, Ga. (1958).
1. John R.7 Hellams, Jr. - b. Dec. 8, 1924, Birmingham, Ala; B. A.
Degree graduate of Emory Univ. at Atlanta; educated in music in
America and in the Conservatory of Paris, France; highly talented
and accomplished music teacher; m. Winnie Holtzclav in Paris,
France, July 1, 1950. Winnie Holtzclav - b. Sept. 19, 1923* Pied¬
mont, S. C. Add: 283 Tenth St., N. E., Atlanta, Ga. (1958).
1. Vivian JeanneB Hellams - b. Mar. 18, 1951*
2. John Richard8 Hellams - b. Mar. 11, 1954.
1840 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
William Dial household: Males 1 (5-10) 1 (4-0-50)
Females 2 (under 5) 1 (30-40) 1 slave
1850 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
William Dial - 50 - farmer - b. in S. C.
Hannah Dial - 4l - wife - b. in S. C.
Anna Dial - 15 - dau. - b. in S. C.
Nancy M. Dial - 11 - dau. - b. in S. C.
William3 Dial was the youngest of the 8 children, 7 sons and 1 dau. of
Martin2 and Chrystie (Abercrombie) Dial. He m. Hannah Hellams in 1828.
I85O Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
John S. Dial - 16 - farmer - b. in S. C.
Marie Eloise Dial - 22 - vife - b. in S. C.
Isabella A. M. Dial - 6 mo. - dau. - b. in S. C.
Jesse A. Abercrombie- 19 - farmer - b. in S. .C.
John Stacy4 Dial vas the only son of William3 and Hannah (Hellams) Dial.
He m. Eloise Gary in 1849. John S.4 Dial vas b. in 1833 and his vife, Eloise,
vas b. in 1824, according to family records. Data concerning the William3
Dial family and their descendants vere given to me by Jennie6 Hellams (Mrs.
Robert P. Sveeny) and her sister, Bruce6 Hellams (Mrs. 0. L. Rose), and
gleaned from many letters that their aunt, Miss Emma5 Dial, vrote to our
relatives in Georgia and Alabama.
i860 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
John S. Dial
Mary Eloise Dial
Isabella A. Dial
Emma McSvain Dial
- 27 - farmer - b.
- 36 - vife - b.
- 10 - dau. - b.
- 7 - dau. - b.
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John S. Dial
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Eloise Dial
- k6 - wife
- b. in S
Isabella A. Dial
- 19 - dau.
- b. in S
Emma McSwain Dial
- 11 - dau.
- b. in S
Mai ana Dial
8 - dau.
- b. in S
Hannah Dial
- 67 - his mother
- b. in S
Hannah Dial in the above census was the widow of William3 Dial.
1880 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
(Dials Township)
Father
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Marie Eloise Dial - 56 - wife S. C. S. C.
Emma McSwain Dial - 20 - dau. S. C. S. C.
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PART III
HASTINGS DIAL
(OLDEST BROTHER OF MARTIN DIAL)
AND DESCENDANTS
CHAPTER ELEVEN
HASTINGS DIAL
1. Hastings2 Dial (Henry Arthur1) oldest son and, as such, legal heir under
British law of the rich estate of Henry Arthur1 and Isabella (Hastings) Dial
- b. Nov. 8, 1732, In England, according to accepted tradition; d. ab. 1809
in Laurens Co., S. C.; in. Rebecca Abercrombie ab. 1768. Rebecca Abercrombie
- b. Feb. 4, 1739> in England, according to tradition; d. June 1, 1825,
Laurens County.
1. Hastings3 Dial, Jr. - see subsequent data.
2. James3 Dial - see subsequent data.
3. Isaac Malcolm3 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. Rebecca3 Dial - b. ab. 1773; James Johnson ab. 1799.
1. Hastings4 Johnson - b. July 25, 1800; m. Emily Sanders Calhoun.
2. Jonathan Jesse4 Johnson - b. ab. 1802.
5. Matthew4 (Mack) Johnson - b. ab. 1804.
4. Rebecca4 Johnson.
5. Jennie4 Johnson - b. ab. 1806.
6. James4 Johnson, Jr. - b. ab. 1808; m. Hannah Lindley, a possible
2nd marriage; his children were:
1 . Henry5 Johnson
2. Caswell5 Johnson
5. Burress5 Johnson
4. James5 Johnson, 3rd
5. Nancy5 Johnson
6. Hannah5 Johnson
5. Mary3 (Polly) Dial - see subsequent data.
6. Isabella3 Dial - b. ab. 1778; John Woody. They signed a deed to
land in 1803, located near the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Laurens
County, S. C. They probably had several children. I have found
record of only one:
1. John4 Woody, Jr.
7* Henry Arthur3 Dial - d. young, according to tradition.
8. Jane3 Dial - b. ab. 1802; m. Abraham Madden, said to have been a son
of John and Susannah Madden.
The ancestral family of Hastings2 Dial has been given in Chapter One.
Hastings2 Dial and his father-in-law, James Abercrombie, Jr., were two of
the wealthiest men in S. C. It is said that he, like most wealthy men in
the Colonies, was a Tory and that he served as a Col. in the Tory Army dur¬
ing the American Revolution. Deed and other records reflect the fact that
Hastings2 and Rebecca Dial lived on the south side of Laurens, S. C. in the
area of Boyds Mill - Ware Shoals Road, between the Chesnut Ridge and Mt.
Pleasant Baptist Churches. Their family and their children’s families of
S. C. generally were Baptists and belonged to these two Churches. The
legacy of Hastings2 and Rebecca Dial to their children was that of high
character, strong leadership and a substantial financial fortune. Tradition
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proved on June 5>. 1809. It was recorded in Laurens Co., S. C. Will Book
CC, pp. 3^-9 and 350, now on file in Box 82, pkg. 8. He left his great es¬
tate to his wife, Rebekah, his sons, Hastings, Jr., James and Isaac M.3
Dial; three of his four sons-in-law, Mabra and Abraham Madden and John
Woody, and 100 acres of land to his grandson, Hastings4 Dial, oldest son
of James3 Dial. His property consisted maihly of extensive land holdings
and 22 slaves. EXRS.: Rebekah, his wife, and sons, Isaac M. and Hastings3
Dial, Jr. Wit.: John Godfrey, Asa Turner and John Cochran.
The will of Rebecca Dial, widow of Hastings2 Dial, was proved on July
18, l825« It was recorded in Laurens Co., S. C. Will Book EE, pp. 511 and
512, now on file in Box 18, pkg. 11. She left five shillings each to her
sons, Hastings and James2 Dial and to her four sons-in-law, Mabra and Abra¬
ham Madden, John Woody and James Johnson. She willed two slaves and her
household furniture, one dun mare, saddle and bridle to "my beloved grand¬
daughter, Rebecca3 Johnson," and four slaves to her son, Isaac M.3 Dial.
EXRS.: Isaac M.3 Dial and Robert McNees. Wit.: Samuel Lockhart and
David Hellams.
1790 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Hastings Dial household: Males 3 (under 16) 3 (over 16)
Females 3
1800 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Hastings Dial household: Males 1 (16-45) 1 (over 45)
Females 1 (over 45)
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HASTINGS DIAL, JR.
1. Hastings3 Dial, Jr. (Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) son of Hastings2 and Re-
bekah (Abercrombie) Dial - b. in 1769 in N. C.; d. in 1850, Laurens Co., S.
C.; m. Mary Allen, ab. 1808. Mary Allen - b. ab. I78O; d. Oct. 28, l84l.
Children, all b. in Laurens Co., S. C.:
1. Isabella4 Dial - b. Oct. 2, 1809; d. Jan. 7, l84l.
2. Allen4 Dial - b. Apr. 25, 1811; d. Dec. 11, 1894; m. 1st, Catherine
Glenn, Eeb. 2, I83O; m. 2nd, Sarah Louise Barksdale, May 8, I856 -
see "Clemens Marriages of North and South Carolina." Catherine Glenn
- b. Aug. 30, 1811; d. Jan. 1, 1855.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Catherine5 Dial - b. ab. l84l.
2. Henrietta5 Dial - b. ab. 1843-
The record of Allen4 Dial's two children was taken from his 1850
census. Apparently his children predeceased him and he had no
issue by 2nd marriage. His will, written July 28, 1883, is now
filed in Box 254, pkg. 10, at Laurens Co. C. H., Laurens, S. C.
He left his property to his last wife, his nephew, Walter Nathan¬
iel5 Austin, and to Laura6 Dial, a dau. of Capt. Albert5 and Re¬
becca (Barksdale) Dial. Rebecca and Sarah Louise Barksdale were
sisters.
3. Cynthia Rebecca4 Dial - b. Apr. 7, 1812; d. May 11, 1847; m. James
Y. Rodgers, Sept. 7, 1834.
1. Oscar5 Rodgers - b. Aug. 3, 1835; d. young.
2. Osborne5 Rodgers - b. ab. 1837; d. Sept. 24, l84l.
3. Wm. Sumpter5 Rodgers - b. Apr. 8, 1837.
4. Mary Isabella5 Rodgers - b. Oct. 3> 1840; m. Wm. Warren; is said
to have had 8 children.
5. Henrietta5 Rodgers - b. Jan. 30, 1844; m. S. B. Mchaffy. Among
their children:
1 . Anna6 Mchaffy
The old records of Geo. W. Dial, of Detroit, compiled around
1903, is my source of data on the family of James Y. and Rebecca4
(Dial) Rodgers. His old record is partially confirmed by the
will of Hastings3 Dial, Jr. Some of the children had predeceased
their father, hence were not in his will.
4. William4 Dial - b. ab. 1815; d. in 1826.
5. Martha4 Dial - b. ab. 1820; m. Jeremiah Glenn.
6. Hastings4 Dial - b. ab. 1822; m. Martha Ophelia Little; d. Aug. 27 >
1865.
7. Manima4 Dial - b. ab. 1825; never married.
8. Mary4 Dial - b. Sept. 8, I83I; d. May 15, 1855; m. George Washington
Shell, July 31> 1851 - see Rev. Tolaver Robertson marriage records.
Laurens Co., S. C. Probate Court records show that in 1856 an H. R.
Shell was appointed as EXR. of the will of Hastings3 Dial, Jr. after
his son, Allen4 Dial, had asked release from said assignment.
Hastings3 Dial, Jr., according to tradition, was b. in 1769 in N. C. I
have accepted the tradition for the purpose of agreement but I doubt that it
is a fact. His census records over four decades would indicate his birth
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and his birthplace .as S. C. - this would indicate his birth at ab. 1776.
Since his above children's ages were so far apart it is my surmise that he
lost several children when they were quite young. Hastings3 Dial's will,
twice amended, was probated Aug. 12, I85O, in Laurens Co., S. C. It is filed
in Box 114, pkg. 14. He signed the will, and also two codicils, as
Hastings3 Dial, Sr. His father, Hastings2 Dial, d. in 1809. His wife had
predeceased him. He left a wealthy estate consisting of a great amount of
land, 1700 acres in his plantation alone, numerous slaves and other personal
property. His legacies went to his two surviving sons, Allen and Hastings4
Dial; his two unmarried daus., Manima and Mary4 Dial; his dau., Martha4 Dial,
wife of Jeremiah Glenn; his son-in-law, James Y. Rodgers, and three of his
grandchildren, Sumpter, Isabella and Henrietta5 Rodgers. EXR. : Allen4 Dial.
Wit.: W. D. Watts, H. R. Shell and C. M. Kennedy, John Hudgens and W. P.
Bolt. Probate records of Laurens Co., S. C. show that Allen4 Dial, at his
own request, was discharged as EXR., and that H. R. Shell was appointed in
1856 and served in his stead.
1810 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Hastings Dial, Jr. household: Males 1 (26-45)
Females 1 (26-4-5) 1 (over 45) 16 slaves.
The female over 45 was no doubt his mother, Rebecca (Abercrombie) Dial.
1820 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Hastings Dial, Jr. household: Males 2 (under 10) 1 (26-45)
Females 2 (under 10) 1 (26-45) 19 slaves,
1850 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Hastings Dial, Jr. household: Males 1 (under 5) 1 (10-15) 1 (40-50)
Females 1 (under 5) 1 (5“10) 1 (15*20)
1 (30-40) 19 slaves.
1840 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Hastings Dial, Jr. household: Males 1 (20-30) 1 (50-60)
Females 1 (10-15) 1 (15-20) 1 (50-60)
20 slaves.
1850 Census - Laurens Co., S. C. ,
Hastings Dial, Jr.
- 74 - farmer
- b. in S
Hastings Dial
- 28 - son
- b. in S
Manima Dial
- 25 - dau.
- b. in S
Mary Dial
- 18 - dau.
- b. in S
Hastings3 Dial, Jr. was a son of Hastings2 and Rebecca (Abercrombie)
Dial. Since his grandparents, Henry Arthur1 Dial and Isabella Hastings
were married, it has been a tradition in Dial families since 1732 to name
a son, usually the first son, "Hastings." Hastings3 Dial, Jr. had a
younger son, Hastings4 Dial, whose will was probated Sept. 11, IS65. It
is now in file 150, pkg. 13, in the office of the Probate Judge of Laurens
Co., S. C. He willed all of his extensive personal property and real estate,
"absolutely, to my beloved wife, Martha Ophelia Dial, as I know that my wife
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is the dearest object of this life to me." He expressed anxiety that his
vill not be frustrated and be in vain. He was only 43 when he died. He
left no children. He appointed "my friend, H. P. Todd, to be sole executor
of my will." Wit.: John G. Traynham, Wm. E. Black and Thomas C. Wilkes.
1840 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Allen Dial household: Males 1 (10-15) 1 (20-30)
Females 1 (20-30) 10 slaves
I85O Census -
Laurens Co., S.
C.
Allen Dial
- 38 -
farmer -
b. in S. C.
Catherine Dial
- 38 -
wife
b. in S. C.
Catherine Dial
- 9 -
dau.
b. in S. C.
Henrietta Dial
- 7 -
dau.
b. in S. C.
i860 Census -
Laurens Co., S.
C.
Allen Dial
- 48 -
farmer -
b. in S. C.
Sarah Louise Dial
- 26 -
wife
b. in S. C.
1880 Census -
Laurens Co., S.
C.
Father
Mother
Born Born
Born
Allen Dial
1
CO
vo
t
farmer -
S. C. S. C.
S. C.
Sarah Louise Dial
- 46 -
wife
S. C. S. C.
3. C.
Walter Nathaniel Austin
- 10 -
nephew -
S. C. S. C.
S. C.
Allen4 Dial was assessed on Real Estate $9,600 and Personal Property
$35*000 in i860. He was the 1st child of Hastings3 and Mary (Allen) Dial,
Jr. Allen4 Dial's 1st wife, Catherine Glenn, died ab. 1852 .
i860 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Hastings Dial - 37 - farmer - b. in S, C.
Martha Ophelia Dial - 25 - wife - b. in S. C.
Hastings4 Dial was assessed on Real Estate $16,000 and Personal Pro¬
perty $24,000. He was the younger son of Hastings3 and Mary (Allen) Dial,
Jr.
138
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.
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
JAMES DIAL
2. James3 Dial (Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) the second son reaching maturity
of Hastings2 and Rebecca (Abercrombie) Dial - b. June 6, 1770; d. before
1830 in Laurens Co., S. C.; m. Elizabeth Stallsworth in N. C. in 1792. Tra¬
dition is that James3 and Elizabeth were first cousins and that Elizabeth
was a dau. of Joseph and Mary2 (Dial) Stallsworth. James3 brought his bride
to Laurens Co., S. C. where both lived until death. Later on her father
moved to S. C. too. Joseph Stallsworth ' s will was dated July 19, 1796. It
was recorded Nov. 11, 1796 in Abbeville District of S. C. - see Box 88, pkg.
2164. In his will, Joseph Stallsworth mentioned two brothers, William and
Thomas Stallsworth, his dau., Elizabeth Dial, his son-in-law, James3 Dial
and two grandchildren, both sons of James3 and Elizabeth Dial, namely,
Hastings4 and Joseph4 Dial. He named his wife, Grace Stallsworth, as EXR.
Wit. : Isaac Logan and Robert Griffin. The estate was inventoried on Nov. 11,
1796 by John and Benjamin Waller and Robert Griffin. It seems reasonable to
assume that Joseph Stallsworth’ s wife, Grace, was a 2nd or 3rd wife, much
younger than he, and that she lived long after he died. In the Probate
records of the Abbeville S. C. Courthouse is a letter from Albert5 Dial, son
of the above mentioned grandson, Hastings4 Dial, dated June 6, 1 866, concern¬
ing the small residue of the estate of Joseph Stallsworth, 70 years after his
death, of which he, the said Albert5 Dial, was administrator at that time.
The letter is as follows:
"Laurens Court House
6-16-1866.
"Dear Sir:
"The result of the war having settled the moneyed interest of the estate
of Joseph Stallsworth of which I am the administrator and in order to balance
accounts you will please take the necessary steps to settle the said estate
in your office as soon as possible. Joseph and Isaac Dial reside beyond the
limits of the state would be legatees. I made a return before the ordinary
of Laurens the first of the year and forwarded the same inclosing two dol¬
lars to you, but have not had an acknowledgement of the recpt. of it. I have
had no little trouble and considerable expense in management of the estate
for the last five years, and had I not obtained an order from you for the
sale of a negro, would have suffered loss. As it is I do not suppose there
will be much money handled. The negro was sold the 1st of Jan. 1863 and the
expenses paid up to that time and the remainder of the funds amounting to
about $400 was invested in Confederate bonds. I do not recollect whether I
returned that investment to your office or not. Please write me what showing
will be necessary for me to make in this matter. I can give the certificate
of Col. Simpson depostive at Laurens that the above stated fund was invested
in bonds in the name of the said estate. In as much as possible, as I expect
to be loser in the matter, it will be desirable to settle it up with as lit¬
tle expense as possible. I do not remit any funds not knowing what amount it
will take, but will forward them immediately on receipt of a note from you.
Your early attention and any advice that you may think proper to give will
greatly oblige.
Your friend,
ALBERT DIAL"
139
The Family Record of James3 and Elizabeth (Stallsworth) Dial, as it
appears in the old Family Bible of their 2nd son, Joseph Stallsvorth4 Dial.,
who settled in Cherokee Co., Ga., is as follows: X8-!! children were b. in
Laurens Co . , S . C . )
James3 Dial - Father - b. June 6, 1770
Elizabeth Stallsworth - Mother - b. Nov. 4, 1774
Issue:
1. Hastings4 Dial - b. Apr. 29, 1793
2. Joseph Stallsworth4 Dial - b. May 24, 1795
3. Isaac S.4 Dial - b. Nov. 9, 1797
4. James4 Dial, Jr. - b. May 15, 1799
5. Rebecca4 Dial - b. Nov. 14, 1802
6. Lewis4 Dial - b. July 15, 1805
7. John4 Dial - b. Sept. 17, 1807
8. Elizabeth4 Dial - b. May 5> 1810
In the will of Hastings2 Dial of Laurens Co., S. C., dated Apr. 17,
1809, and proven on June 5* 1809, he bequeathed to his eldest living son,
James3 Dial, and wife, Elizabeth, 300 acres of his 400 acre plantation on
which he and his wife, Rebecca (Abercrombie) Dial lived. He bequeathed the
remaining 100 acres to his grandson, Hastings4 Dial, - -a. son of James3
and Elizabeth Dial, then 16 years of age. He also willed six slaves to
James3 and Elizabeth. With substantial inheritances through the wills of
his father and father-in-law to begin with, James3 Dial became a wealthy
man before his death. He d. after 1820 intestate leaving large land hoD.d-
ings and 16 slaves. His wife, Elizabeth Dial, was named administratrix of
his estate. She d. in l86l at the age of 87. Lewis3 Dial administered his
mother's estate. Census records of James3 and/or Elizabeth Dial that I hav
found are as follows:
1800 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
* James Dial household: Males 1 (under 10) 1 (26-45)
Females 3 (under 10) 1 (26-45)
*Son of Hastings2 Dial, 1st, by that name.
1810 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
James Dial household: Males 4 (under 10) 1 (10-16) 1 (16-26) 1 (26-45)
Females 2 (under 10) 1 (26-45)
1820 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
James Dial household: Males 2 (10-16) 1 (16-26) 1 (over 45)
Females 1 (16-26) 1 (26-4-5)
1840 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Elizabeth Dial household: Males 1 (20-30)
Females 1 (5-10) 1 (60-70)
16 slaves.
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1850 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Elizabeth Dial - 75 - farmer - b. in N. C.
John Dial - 40 - son and farmer - b. in S. C.
i860 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Elizabeth Dial - 86 - farmer - b. in N. C.
16 slaves.
Elizabeth Dial was assessed on Real Estate $3*000 and Personal Proper¬
ty $26,000. She had no doubt given considerable real estate to her children,
most of whom were well fixed financially in i860.
HASTINGS DIAL
1. Hastings4 Dial (James3, Hastings3, Henry Arthur1) eldest son of James3
and Elizabeth (Stallsworth) Dial, m. Mary (Polly) Hudgens in their native Co.
of Laurens about 1815* Beginning with the 100 acres his grandfather Dial
willed him from his plantation in 1809, Hastings4 Dial owned 2,500 acres of
land, had $56,000 in personal property in 1850, despite the fact that he had
lost his sight and was completely blind at that time. He had been an active
member and leader in the Chesnut Ridge Baptist Church for 35 yrs. when he
died on Sept. 12, 1862, at the age of 69 • He was b. in Laurens Co. Apr. 29,
1793* His wife, Mary (Polly) Hudgens was b. Dec. 13, 1797; d. Feb. 22, 1894
at 97* She was bur. beside her husband in the Chesnut Ridge Baptist Cem.
Children of Hastings4 and Mary (Hudgens) Dial:
1. Williamson5 Dial - see subsequent data.
2. Lucinda5 Dial - see subsequent data.
3. Albert5 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. Emeline5 Dial - see subsequent data.
5. Mary5 Dial - see subsequent data.
6. Elizabeth5 Dial - see subsequent data.
Hastings4 Dial's will, no doubt probated in 1862, was administered by
his brother, Lewis4 Dial. The Laurens County will filed in Box 140, pkg.
10 is missing from the files at the present time.
There is much family and general news in an 87 year old letter from
Albert5 Dial to his first cousin, William Choice5 Dial, the original of
which is owned by William Choice5 Dial's granddaughter, Florine7 Dial £Mrs.
Smith L. Johnston) of Woodstock, Ga. It contains references to Albert-'
Dial's mother, to certain paternal uncles and aunts, and sisters. The
letter is as follows:
"At Home
May the 17th, 1870
"Mr. William C. Dial
Marietta, Ga.
"Dear Cousin
"Not having heard anything from you or your Family for some time I
have concluded to drop you a line inquiring how you and all the family are
getting along. I oft-times think of our school boy days. Please write me
on receipt of this a letter giving me all the information you can about the
family. How Aunt Arlinta is getting along. Uncle Joseph's whereabouts and
.
.
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what he is doing. The condition of your section of country generally. How
many children you have. Cyrus and Cousin Mandy are all living near each other.
"The connection are all well in this county so far as I am informed at
this time. Mother and Sister Bess are living at the old homestead carrying
on a farm getting along pretty well. Mr. Barksdale and Sister Lucinda are
doing well the most of their children are grown, two Daughters married. Sis¬
ter Mary married the second time. Both husbands named Stewart has five chil¬
dren. Her health is not good. Sister Emeline has recently been left a
widow the second time her last husband, Mr. Wm. H. Bowen lived in the upper
portion of our district. They had been married about five months. Died with¬
out children. Left my Sister a handsome property from twelve to fifteen thou¬
sand dollars. I am getting along as well as I could expect. Have something
over 100 acres of cotton planted the present year with a good crop of corn.
Have plenty of hands. Stay clost-at-home and attend to them. Made last year
36 bales weighing 450 lbs. each. Aunt Rebecca is living in a very destitute
condition. Her grandchildren do little for themselves and less for her.
Uncle James and Lewis are about as usual. Aunt Betty lives with her son-in-
law, Wm. Griffin. Give my love to all. Tell them to write me soon.
Yours truly,
Albert Dial"
1840 Census'- Laurens Co., S. C.
Hastings Dial household: Males 2 (10-15) 1 (20-30) 1 (40-50)
Females 1 (under 5) 1 (5-10) 1 (15-20) 1 (40-50)
10 slaves.
1850 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Hastings Dial -
Mary Dial
Emeline Dial
Mary Dial
Eli za.be th Dial -
57 - farmer - b.
53 - wife - b.
22 - dau. - b.
17 - dau. - b.
15 - dau. - b.
in S. C. (Blind)
in S. C.
in S. C.
in S. C.
in S. C.
(2500 acres of land - $56,000 Personal Property)
i860 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Hastings Dial
- 67 -
farmer
- b. in
S.
Mary Dial
- 64 -
wife
- b. in
S.
Elizabeth Dial
- 25 -
dau.
- b. in
S.
Mary Dial, widow of Hastings4 Dial, appeared in the census of her dau.,
Elizabeth, and husband, Abner W. Teague, in 1880. Her census showed that
she and her father and mother were all born in S. C.
1. WTilliamson5 Dial (Hastings4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) son of
Hastings4 and Mary (Hudgens) Dial - b. June 11, 1817; d. Oct. 29, 1844;
bur. Chesnut Ridge Bapitst Ch. Cem. ; unmarried.
2. Lucinda5 Dial (Hastings4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) dau. of
Hastings4 and Mary (Hudgens) Dial - b. Oct. 20, 1820; m. Down Barksdale,
Sept. 7, 1843-
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1. Alice6 Barksdale
2 . Emma6 Bark.sdale
3. George A.6 Barksdale
4. Down A.6 .Barksdale
5. Lucinda6 Barksdale
6. John A.6 Barksdale
7. William Dial6 Barksdale
3. Albert5 Dial (Hastings4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) son of
Hastings4 and Mary (Hudgens) Dial - b. Sept. 10, 1825; d. Feb. 18, 1898; m.
1st, Martha Rebecca Barksdale, Dec. 2, 1847. Martha Rebecca Barksdale -
b. Aug. 22, 1829; d. Apr. 9> 1866. Albert5 and Rebecca Dial are bur. in the
Chesnut Ridge Baptist Cem. Albert5 Dial m. 2nd, Martha S. (Mattie) Drummond,
Nov. 26, 1868. Mattie Drummond - b. Ab. 1833 ; d. June 5, 1900. Mattie S. >
Dial's will, dated Aug. 25, 1898, named her son, Conway Dial, as Exr - Box
262, pkg. X, Laurens Co., S. C. Courthouse. Albert5 Dial was very wealthy
and influential for his day and time. He served as a Captain in the Confed¬
erate Army; bought Confederate bonds in large sums; was the final EXR. of
his father's maternal grandfather, Joseph Stallsworth' s estate, and of the
estate of his Uncle John4 Dial. Albert5 Dial's will was dated Sept. 25, 1897
- Box 253> pkg. 5> Laurens Co., S. C. Probate Court; Wit.: J. W. Todd, W. A.
Watts, W. H. Martin; EXRS. : W. Hastings6 Dial and James Albert6 Dial, Laurens
Co., S. C. Albert5 Dial's children, all b. in Laurens Co., S. C. were:
(By 1st mar. )
1. William Henry6 Dial - b. Dec. 2, 1848; d. in childhood.
2. Martha Ann6 Dial - b. Oct. 5, 1851; d. in childhood.
3. Mary E.6 Dial - b. Jan. 15, 1855; d. Nov. 3, 1872.
4. Sarah Louise6 Dial - see subsequent data.
5. William Hastings6 Dial - see subsequent data.
6. Nathaniel Barksdale6 Dial - see subsequent data.
7. Laura AT6 Dial - see subsequent data.
8. Emma Cornelia6 Dial - see subsequent data.
*(By_2nd mar. )
9. Clara Estelle6 Dial - see subsequent data.
10. Minnie Fay6 Dial - b. Dec. 31, 187I; d. May 20, 1872.
11. Meta May6 Dial - b. Mar. 21, 1872 ; d. Oct. 4, 1875.
12. James Albert6 Dial - see subsequent data.
13. James Drummond (Conway)6 Dial - see subsequent data.
All of the dates used in connection with Albert5 Dial's family are from
his family record which he prepared for his children. The record was given
to me by his grandson, Frank k.r Dial of Laurens, S. C.
4. Sarah Louise6 Dial (Albert5, Hastings4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1)
dau. of Albert and Rebecca (Barksdale) Dial - b. Mar. 11, 1857, near Laurens;
d. Jan. 16, 1893 > bur. Laurens Cem., Laurens Co., S. C.; m. William Lafayette
Gray at home of her parents near Laurens, Dec. 4, 1879, by Rev. J. K. McCaim.
1. Albert Dial7 Gray - b. July 28, l88l, at home of his grandfather, Al¬
bert5 Dial, near Laurens; d. Nov. 17, 1946; bur. Laurens Cem.; m.
Lyllian Cain, Waterloo, Laurens Co., S. C., June 5, 1902, by Rev.
W. W. Jones. Among children:
1. Albert Dial8 Gray, Jr. - m. Kea Council; add: Whiteville, N. C.
2. Wil Lou7 Gray - b. Aug. 29, 1884; her name combines those of her
father and mother; had taught 53 yrs. in 1957; renowned educator and
humanitarian; officially cited by the State of S. C. for her unself¬
ish dedication and her remarkable life; unmarried.
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3. Robert Coke7 Gray - b. Mar. 1, 1888, Laurens, S. C.; d. Nov. 18,
1946, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md.; bur. Laurens Cem. ; m.
Virginia Agnew, Due West, Nov. 20, 1919, by Rev. A. E. Holler.
5. Win. Hastings6 Dial, M. D. (Albert5, Hastings4, James3, Hastings2, Henry
Arthur1) son of Albert3 and Rebecca (Barksdale) Dial - b. Oct. 26, 1859 >
June 1, 1935; m. 1st, Lalla Moore, Sept. 8, 1883. She was the mother of all
his children, all of whom were b. in Laurens Co., S. C.; m. 2nd, Mrs. Alice
Nelson Smith, no children; m. 3rd, Miss Bessie Roland, no children. Chil¬
dren of Dr. W. Hastings Dial:
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Lalla Mae' Dial - b. June 27, l88j; d. Sept. 11, 1944; m. 1st, Dr.
John Marshall, Greenwood Co., S. C. who d. in Mar. 1925; 2nd,
Paul Gallant, Greenwood Co., June 1927*
1. Paul. Dial8 Gallant - b. Apr. 1929*
2. Albert7 Dial - b. Mar. 27, I.889; d. Mar. 9, 1928; m. Lucy Sitgreaves
from Bristol, Va., Nov. 1913 • Frank A.7 Dial says that his late bro¬
ther, Albert'' Dial, was one of the finest business men who ever lived
in Laurens, having built the Laurens Glass Works, a multimillion dol¬
lar industry. Frank7 further referred to his brother, Albert7, as a
fine Christian young man. Albert7 and Lucy (Sitgreaves) Dial's issue:
1. Albert Hastings8 Dial - b. 1928; d. Nov. 1932.
2. Barbara8 Dial - b. Oct. 6, 1923; m. Paul W. McAlister, Greenville
Co., Apr. 19^3; residence, Laurens, S. C.
1. Albert Dial9 McAlister - b. July 22, 1951*
2. Hastings Dial9 McAlister - b. Mar. $1, 195^*
3. Wm. Hastings7 Dial, Jr. - b. May 3, I89I; d. May 25, 1927; vet World
War I; unmarried.
4. William Moore7 Dial - b. Feb. 22, 1893; d. Nov. 24, 1931; vet. World
War I; unmarried.
5. Lula7 Dial - b. Oct. 9, 1894; d. Apr. 2, 1953; Dr. John Harvey
Nicholson of Statesville, N. C.
1. Dorothy Dial8 Nicholson - b. Apr. 7, 1928; resides with father,
Statesville, N. C.
6. James Carlisle7 Dial - b. Apr. 4, 1897; d. Charleston S. C., Dec. 20,
1951 ; worked for U. S. Internal Revenue Dept. 30 years.
7. Margaret7 Dial - b. July 5, 1899; John Chiles Calhoun of Greenwood,
S. C., Dec., 1920.
1. Margaret Dial8 Calhoun - b. May 14, 1924; m. Robert Dean, a Col.
, in the U. S. Air Force; reside in Washington, D. C.
1. Robert Chiles9 Dean - b. May 9, 1957*
8. Frank A.7 Dial - b. Aug. 4, 1901, Laurens Co., S. C., m. Mary Stoddard
Owings of Laurens Co., Nov. 3, 1927; residence, Laurens, S. C. Frank
A.7 Dial has been in the glass business for the past 29 yrs., now be¬
ing a representative of the Chattanooga Glass Co. of Chattanooga, Tenn.
in N. and S. C. Frank A.7 and Mary Stoddard (Owings) Dial's children:
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1.
Mary Frances8 Dial - b. June 11, 1933; d. Oct. 13, 1953; graduate
of Converse College, Spartanburg, 3. C. in 1955*
2. Elizabeth Owings8 Dial - b. Apr. 1, 1938; now in 2nd year at
Converse College.
9. Nathaniel Barksdale7 Dial, II - b. Dec. 6, 1903; d. May 23, 1904.
Wm. Hastings6 Dial was an outstanding physician and civic leader in his
native city of Laurens, S. C. His will was dated May 23 , 1933 and proven
June 4, 1935* Wit.: Charles F. Fleming, L. G. Balle, D. F. Patterson; EXRS. :
sons, Carlisle7 Dial and Frank A.7 Dial. He made bequests to his last wife,
Bess R. Dial, to all living children, and to a granddau., Barbara8 Dial, only
surviving child of his eldest son, Albert'’ Dial, who predeceased him. In ad¬
dition to bequests to his family, Dr. Dial made bequests to the Epworth Or¬
phanage of Columbia, S. C., the Laurens Library Ass'n., the Laurens City Cem.,
the Rock Hill Cem. for upkeep of the A. R. Smith Plot and to the Chesnut
Ridge Baptist Cem. for the upkeep of the Dial Family Plot.
6. Nathaniel Barksdale6 Dial (Albert5, Hastings4, James3, Hastings1 2, Henry
Arthur1) son of Albert5 and Rebecca (Barksdale) Dial - b. Apr. 24, 1862; d.
Dec. 12, 1940; bur. by 1st wife, Laurens Cem.; m. 1st, Ruth Mitchell, Nov. 4,
1883, Laurens, S. C. Ruth Mitchell - b. Dec. 7> 1863, Leesville, S. C.; d.
Aug. 12, 1903* . .m. 2nd, Josephine M. Minter at Laurens, Oct. 17, 1906. Jose¬
phine M. Minter - b. Aug. 12, 1877; resides I852 Kalorama Rd. N. W., Wash.,
D. C. Children of Nathaniel6 Barksdale Dial - all b. in Laurens Co., 3. C.:
(By 1st Mar. )
1. . Haskell7 Dial - b. Sept. 17, 1884; d. July 6, 1926, Deming, N. M. ;
m. Ewa Ponsford Newcombe, Mar. 22, 1914. Mrs. Ewa Dial’s add: 32
East St., St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. (1958)
1. Herman Ponsford8 Dial - b. Mar. 2, 1916; m. Eleanor Harrison,
Nov. 22, 1947.
1. Jackie Lynn9 Dial - b. Aug. 20, 1950.
2. Jana Claire9 Dial - b. Dec. 11, 1953*
2. Mitchell7 Dial - b. Apr. 4, 1887; d. liar. 22, 1902.
3. Wessie Lee7 Dial - b. Aug. 1, I89O; m. Marcus Grover Williams, Oct.
12, 1915.
4. Ruth Elizabeth7 Dial - b. Jan. 20, 1897; d. May 25, 1899; bur. at
Laurens Cem, by her parents.
5. Frances Rebecca7 Dial - not married; she is a teacher of renown at
Falls Church; her add. is 228 E. W7oodlawn Ave., Falls Church, Va.
6. Laura Emily 7 Dial - b. Jan. 25, 1900; m. James Lawrence Brownlee, Jr.
Apr. 29, 1924. Emily7 Dial was m. at the home of her father, Senator
Nathaniel B.6 Dial, at Washington, D. C. Her sister, Rebecca7 Dial,
was bridesmaid. Grace Coolidge, wife of President Calvin Coolidge,
was among the distinguished guests. She brought the bride two dozen
beautiful roses from the White House Gardens. James Lawrence Brown¬
lee, Jr. - b. Sept. 7, 1899. He has been with the U. S. Steel Corp.
for 42 years. Add: 217 Poncianna Dr., Birmingham, Ala. (1958)
1. James Lawrence8 Brownlee, III - b. Mar. 8, 1927; m* Beverly Mae
Coco, Oct. 20, 1951. She was b. Oct. 24, 1931*
1. Arden Dial9 Brownlee, dau. - b. Jan. 21, 1953*
2. James Barben9 Brownlee, son - b. Feb. 3, 1955*
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oly, Aug. 22, 1954. Lawrence Lee Conoly - b. Sept. 20, 1932.
1. . Steven Lee9 Conoly •• b. Oct. 31, 1937 .
(By 2nd Mar. )
7* Fannie Dodswortb/ Dial - b. Sept. 3; 1907; Dr. Matthew White
Perry, Feb. 12, 1930. Matthew White Perry - b. Aug, 1, 1893* Add:
2607 - 31st St. Washington, D. C.
1. Wm. Dial8 Perry - b. Apr. 14, 1931; m. Sondra Hoult Verkerke,
Apr. 9, 1955. Sondra Hoult Verkerke - b. June 22, 1934.
2. Louise8 Perry - b. Dec. 26, 1932; m. Robert Paul Stranahan, Jr.,
May 12, 1956- Robert Paul Stranahan, Jr. - b. Oct, 29 , 1929*
1. Susan Dial9 Stranahan - b. Aug. 23, 1957*
3. Matthew White8 Perry, Jr. - b. Aug. 26, 1934.
4. Robert Hastings8 Perry - b. May 27, 1937.
8. Dorothy7 Dial - b. May 27> 1909; Harold Ogden Smith, Jr., July 2,
1935* Harold Ogden Smith, Jr. - b. Dec. 27, 1901. Add: 115 Oakland
Rd., Chevy Chase, lid.
1. Harold Ogden8 Smith, III - b. May 13, 1943 .
2. Dorothy8 Smith - b. Mar. 11, 1946.
3. Lisa8 Smith - b. May 29, 1947 •
4. Judith8 Smith - b. Jan. 14, 1949.
9. Nathaniel Minter7 Dial - b. Mar. 21, 1911; d. in Dec. 1944: m. Eliza¬
beth Porter, Mar. 24, 1934. He was killed while on a Japanese prison
ship, Harbor of Formossa, being moved to Japan during World War II.
He was awarded the Navy Cross. He is bur. in our National Cem. at
Arlington, Va. His widow remarried Kennetfe W. Hinks. Her aid:
Greenbriar Rd., Westport, Conn.
1. Nathaniel Victor8 Dial - b. June 21, 1938.
2. Dianna8 Dial - b. Apr. 17, 1940.
10. Joseph Hastings7 Dial - b. Apr. 24, 1914.
The following is an official biography in the Archives of the United
States Senate:
"DIAL, Nathaniel Barksdale, a Senator from South Carolina; bora near
Laurens, Laurens County, S. C., April 24, 1862; attended the common schools,
Richmond (Va. ) College, and Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.; studied
law at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville; was admitted to the bar
in 1883 and commenced practice in Laurens, S. C.; mayor of Laurens 1887-1891
and again in 1895; member of the Democratic State executive committee for
several terms; delegate to the Democratic National Convention at St. Louis
in 1888; declined the office of consul to Zurich, Switzerland, tendered by
President Cleveland in 1893; engaged in banking and in various manufactur¬
ing enterprises; unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States
Senate in 1912; elected in 1918 as a Democrat to the United States Senate
and served from March 4, 1919 to March 3> 1925; unsuccessful candidate for
reelection in 1924; appointed on March 26, 1925> a member of the commission
to report the most practical method of utilizing the nitrate plant at Muscle
Shoals, Ala., and served until November 14, 1925> vhen the commission auto-
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sumed the practice of law in South Carolina and Washington, D. C., and also
his former manufacturing enterprises in South Carolina; died in Washington,
D. C. on December 11, 1940; interment in Laurens Cemetery, Laurens, S. C."
Senator Dial’s will dated Nov. 24, 1953, proven Jan. 14, 1941, District
Court, U. S. A., District of Col. File #57838, Register of Wills. . .Wit. :
Charles P. Kappler, Clarence B. Hurrey, Claude W. Dudley. . .EXRS. ; wife, Jo¬
sephine M. Dial, son, N. Minter7 Dial, son-in-law, Dr. M. W. Perry. . .legacies
to wife, Josephine M. Dial; Daus., Laura Emily' Brownlee, Wessie Lee7 Wil¬
liams, F. Rebecca'' Dial and Dorothy'' Dial, and Fannie Lee' Perry, and
daughter-in-law, Ewa Dial, and grandson, Herman8 Dial. It is interesting to
note that Sen. Dial left his watch and chain to Kerman8 Dial that had been
given to him by the Senator's first wife, Ruby Mitchell, Herman's8 grand¬
mother.
Data on the Senator Nathaniel B.6 Dial families were provided me by
Miss Frances Rebecca7 Dial, 238 Woodlawn Dr., Falls Church, Va. (1958)
7. Laura A.6 Dial (Albert5, Hastings4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1)
dau. of Albert5 and Rebecca (Barksdale) Dial - b. Mar. 14, 1864; d. Feb. 23,
1916; m. Dr. J. A. Christopher; no children. In a very old letter from Miss
Emma McSwain5 Dial of S. C. to a Ga. cousin, she said that they helped to
raise Emily7 Dial, dau. of Sen. Nathaniel B.6 and his 1st wife, Ruth (Mitch¬
ell) Dial after Emily's7 mother's death.
8. Emma Cornelia6 Dial (Albert5, Hastings4, James3, Hastings2, Henry
Arthur1 ) dau. of Albert5 and Rebecca (Barksdale) Dial - b. Nov. 9; 1865;
Chesnut Ridge Community, Laurens Co., S. C.; m. Robert Lee Gray Dec. 25;
1888. Robert Lee Gray - b. May 10, 1864 at Gray Court, same Co.; d. Nov.
23; 1932; bur. Gray Court Meth. Ch. Cem. - son of Robert Adam and Hannah
(Abercrombie) Gray, both bur. in Dials Meth. Ch. Cem.
1. Albert G.7 Gray - b. Nov. 17, I89I; m. Edna Bailer of Anderson, S. C.
2. Ellis Barksdale7 Gray - b. Dec. 29; 1893; m. Mary Gildersleeve Wiley
of Lancaster, S. C.
3. Laurie7 Gray - b. Feb. 14, 1894; unmarried; lives with and takes care
of her aged mother, now in 92nd year.
4. Carroll7 Gray - b. Nov. 23; 1895; Jnlia Louise Thompson of Starr,
S. C.
5. Gladys7 Gray - b. Apr. 4, 1898; m. Chauncey Depew Gregory of Lancas¬
ter, S. C.
6. Cecil Gray - b. Sept. 9; 1900; d. Jan. 6, 1945; Dorothy Elizabeth
Stokes. Dorothy Elizabeth Stokes d. Mar. 1956.
7. Robert Lee7 Gray, Jr. - b. Oct. 1, 1902; m. Lewill McDonald of Amer-
icus, Ga.
8. Jerome Christopher7 Gray - b. Jan. 8, 1906; d. Sept. 21, 1935; unm.
9. Malcolm Cornelius7 Gray - b. Jan 4, 1911; d. Dec. 18, 1911*
9* Clara Estelle6 Dial (Albert5, Hastings4, James3, Hastings2, Henry
Arthur1) dau. of Albert5 and Mattie S. (Drummond) Dial - b. Jan. 30, 1870,
Laurens Co., S. C.; d. Sept. 14, 1956, New Orleans, La.; bur. Chesnut Ridge
Baptist Cem., Laurens Co., S. C.; m. John D. W. Watts ab. 1894. John D. W.
Watts - b. ab. 1869, a son of James W. and Kitty G. Watts of Laurens County.
1. James Washington7 Watts - b. Feb. 26, 1896; m. Mattie Lelia Reid,
First Bapitst Church, Spartanburg, S. C., June 20, 1920; Dean of
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ing President of the Seminary in 1958 when the President was stricken
and unable to work.
1. John Drayton Williams3 Watts - b. Aug. 1921, Laurens Co., S.
C.; B. A. Degree Mississippi College, 1941; Th. M., New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary, 1944; Dean and Prof, of Hebrew and
Old Testament Interpretation, International Baptist Seminary,
Ruschlikon, Switzerland since 1948; m. Winifred Lee Williams,
Aug. 2, 1946. He received Th. D. Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary, 1948; Chaplain (Lt.) U. S. N., 1944-46.
1. Cheryl Lee9 Watts - b. May 26, 1949, Zurich, Switzerland.
2. Reid McRae9 Watts - b. June 6, 1952, Asheville, N. C.
5. Linda Carol9 Watts - b. Jan. 15, 1954, Zurich, Switzerland.
2. Bryson Reid8 Watts - b. Jerusalem, Palestine, , Feb. 12, 1925; one
year at Louisiana State Univ., 19^2; enlisted U. S. Army Air
Corps, Feb. 15, 1943 ; 1st Lt. U. S. 15th Air Force, Italy, 1944;
killed in action over Salonika, Greece, Sept. 24, 1944; awarded
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross
and Purple Heart; bur. in National Cem., Anzio-Nettuno, Italy,
Plot 1, Row 7, Grave 39*
3. Betty Jane8 Watts - b. Jerusalem, Palestine, Dec. 12, 1926; B.
A. Degree, Blue Mountain College, 1946; m. Rev. Elmer Stone West,
Jr., Mays Lick, Ky., Oct. 16, 1947*
1. Kathy Clarke9 West - b. Jan. 3, 1950, Richmond, Va.
2. Martha Anne9 West - b. Dec. 13, 1951, New Orleans, La.
3. Jennie Beth9 West - b. May 1, 1954, Richmond, Va.
12. James Albert6 Dial (Albert5, Hastings4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1)
son of'Al’bert5 and Mattie S. (Drummond) Dial - b. Oct. 9, 1874; m. Antho Watts.
Antho Watts - b. ab. 1876, dau. of James W. and Kitty G. Watts. James Albert6
Dial, to whom his father willed equally with his mother one-hsdf of the Albert5
Dial's 350 acre home place and considerable personal property, d. Aug. 1, 1898,
less than 6 months after the death of his father.
13. James Drummond (Conway)6 Dial (Albert5, Hastings4, James3, Hastings2,
Henry Arthur1) son of Albert5 and Mattie S. (Drummond) Dial - b. Apr. 17, 1876;
m. Annie Laurie Fuller of Cross Hill, S. C. *
1. Eleanor7 Dial
2. Emma Jay7 Dial
3. Albert7 Dial
4. Clara7 Dial
5. Another son - d. in childhood.
The late Miss Emma McSwain5 Dial of Owings, S. C., a gr-granddau. of Mar¬
tin2 Dial, youngest son of Henry Arthur1 Dial, in a letter to Elizabeth Died
Lathem, of Georgia, dated Feb. 12, 1911, conveyed news of the S. C. kin as
follows;
"I am going to tell you about Laura Christopher and Emma Gray. This af¬
ternoon, a week ago, I went down to see Emma Dial Gray - married Mr. R. L.
Gray. They live at Gray Court, one and one-half miles from Owings. Emma has
another baby - the ninth - just two weeks old. She has seven boys and two
girls. Her oldest girl is in New York taking a special course of some kind
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"While I vas at Emma's, Dr. J. A. Christopher, Laura and Cousin Nat
Dial came up from Laurens to see Emma - quite a pleasant meeting all round.
While Cousin Emma has so many children, Cousin Laura has none . They have
littly Emily Dial, one of Nat's children. Have had her since she vas a
year old. Her mother gave her to Laura before she died. Dr. and Laura are
perfectly devoted to her. I suppose you know that Cousin Nat and Hastings
both lost their vives a fey years ago. Both are married again. Nat has
tvo children by his last vife; Hastings has none.
"Capt. Albert Dial, their father, vas a very veal thy man. Left his
children about 25 or 30 thousand dollars apiece. Emma lives in a most
beautiful house, quite a mansion, and furnished in keeping vith it. Cousin
Nat Dial has house exactly like Emma's. Cousin Hastings and Dr. Christoph¬
er's houses are not nearly so grand, but are nice and comfortable, modern
in style. Laura has broken a great deal. Dr. Christopher is just the
same - not much flesh on his bones, a little grey. He is just as full of
life as ever. His vealth has not made a fool of him. He is. quite a dis¬
tinguished doctor, and kind hearted as ever. He vas our family physician
for a number of years. He and Laura seem to be suited to each other in
every way."
1850 Census
- Laurens
Co., S. C.
Albert Dial
26 -
farmer - b. in
s. c.
Rebecca Dial
25 ~
wife
- b. in
s. c.
i860 Census
- Laurens
Co., S. C.
1
Albert Dial
34 -
farmer - b. in
3. c.
Rebecca Dial
54 -
vife
- b. in
s. c.
Mary E. Dial.
5 -
dau.
- b. in
s. c.
Sarah Louise Dial -
3 -
dau.
- b. in
s. c.
1870 Census
- Laurens
Co., S. C.
Albert Dial
45 -
farmer - b. in
s. c.
Martha S. Dial
56 -
wife
- b. in
s. c.
Mary E. Dial
14 -
dau.
- b . in
s. c.
Louise Dial
12 -
dau.
- b. in
s. c.
Hastings Dial
10 -
son
- b. in
s. c.
Nathaniel B. Dial -
8 -
son
- b. in
s. c.
Laura Dial
6 -
dau.
- b. in
s. c.
Emma Dial
4 -
dau.
- b. in
s. c.
1880 Census
- Laurens
Co., S. C
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Father
Mother
Born
Born
Born
Albert Dial
55 -
farmer S . C
. s. c.
S. C.
Mattie S. Dial
45 -
wife
s. C
. s. c.
3. C.
Wm. Hastings Dial -
21 -
son
s. c
. s. c.
S. C.
Laura Dial
18 -
dau.
s. c
. s. c.
S. C.
Emma Dial
15 -
dau.
s. c
. s. c.
S. C.
Clara Dial
10 -
dau.
s. c
. s. c.
S. C.
James A. Dial
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son
s. c
. s. c.
S. C.
Conway Dial
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S. C.
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4. Emmaline5 Dial (Hastings4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) dau. of
Hastings4 and Mary (Hudgens) Dial - b. Aug. 3, 1827; d. Aug. 8, I89O; ra.
1st, Andrew Johnson, Nov. 9; 1858; m. 2nd, Vm. Bowen, who d. 5 months after
their marriage. He left his widow, Emmaline5 (Dial) Bowen "handsome proper¬
ties" and from $12,000 to $15,000, according to the letter written by her
brother, Albert3 Dial in 1870 to a Cousin in Georgia.
5. Mary5 Dial (Hastings4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) dau. of
Hastings4 and Mary (Hudgens) Dial - b. May 14, 1835; m. 1st, Robert Stew¬
art in Laurens Co., S. C. in May, 1855; m. 2nd, John Stewart.
(By 1st Mar.)
1. Emma6 Stewart.
2 . Hatchell6 Stewart .
(By 2nd Mar. )
3 . Albert6 Stewart .
4. Robert6 Stewart.
5. Elizabeth6 Stewart.
6. Elizabeth3 Dial (Hastings4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) dau. of
Hastings4 and Mary (Hudgens) Dial - b. July 7> 1835; Apr. 14, 1928; m.
Abner Washington Teague, Nov. 18, 1875* Abner Washington Teague - b. Sept.
15, 1821 ; d. in 1900. Elizabeth5 (Dial) Teague was a charter member of the
Chesnut Ridge Baptist Church. She and her husband are bur. in the Chesnut
Ridge Baptist Ch. Cem.
1. Albert Washington6 Teague - b. Sept. 15, 1877*
1880 Census -
Laurens Co.,
S. C.
Born
Father
Born
Mother
Born
Abner W. Teague
- 59
- farmer
S. C.
S. C.
S. C.
Elizabeth Teague
- 45
- wife
S. C.
S. C.
S. C.
Albert W. Teague
- 3
- son
S. C.
S. C.
S. C.
Emma C. Dial
- 14
- her niece
S. C.
S. C.
S. C.
*MARY DIAL
- 82
- her mother
S. C.
S. C.
S. C.
*Mary Dial was the widow of Hastings4 Dial
JOSEPH STALLSWORTH DIAL
2. Joseph Stallsworth4 Dial (James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) son of
James3 and Elizabeth (Stallsworth) Dial. The family record of Joseph
Stallsworth4 Dial as it appeared in his Family Bible is as follows:
Joseph Stallsworth4 Dial - Father - b. Apr. 29, 1793 in Laurens Co., S. C.;
m. Aralinta Choice, Apr. 16, 1823; d. Aug. l6, 1867 in Cherokee Co., Ga.
Aralinta Choice - Mother - b. July 20, 1802 in Greenville, S. C.; d. Sept.
11, 1886 in Cherokee Co., Ga.
Children:
1. Wm. Choice5 Dial - b. Apr. 11, 1826, in S. C.; d. Apr. 4, 1902.
2. Cyrus5 Dial - b. Sept. 9, 1829 in S. C.; d. Sept. 25, 1829*
3- Cyrus3 Dial - b. Nov. 16, 1830 in Cherokee Co., Ga.; d. Oct. 9, 1904.
4. Tully John5 Dial - b. Jan. 25, 1834 in Cherokee Co.; d. Jan. 3, 1865*
5* Hastings Joseph5 Dial - b. July 31, 1835 in Cherokee Co.; d. Jan. 14, 1873*
6. Mary Elizabeth5 Dial - b. Dec. 1, 1837 in Cherokee Co.; d. Feb. 15, 1935*
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Aralinta Choice (Mrs. Joseph S. Dial) was a dau. of William and Mary
(McDonald) Choice of Greenville District, S. C.
Sheriff’s Sales - Jan. 4, 1853
Twenty-four lots of land, 22 in Cherokee Co., 1 in Cobb Co., and 1 in Pauld¬
ing Co., Ga., were put on sale and "bought in" by William Choice, Jr. Titles
to all of these lots were conveyed by Joseph S.4 Dial. In all, records show
that Jos. S.4 Dial conveyed titles and gave deeds through Sheriff Sales at
Canton, Cherokee Co., Ga. to some 52 lots of land to his brother-in-law, Wm.
Choice, Jr. It appears that these "forced sales" created a rift between
Joseph4 Dial and his wife. They were living together when the 1850 census
of Cherokee County was taken. When the census was taken in i860 Aralinta
Dial was living alone in Cherokee Co., and Joseph appeared alone in the ad¬
joining County of Milton, later absorbed by Fulton Co., of which Atlanta is
the County seat. We also find evidence of a separation in an 87 year old
letter from Albert5 Dial of Laurens, S. C. to his first cousin, Wm. Choice5
Dial of Marietta, Ga., son of Joseph4 and Aralinta (Choice) Dial. In the
letter Albert asked how his Aunt Aralinta was getting along, and concerning
his Uncle Joseph's "whereabouts. Joseph4 Dial died in 1867. Shortly after
his death an indenture -was made in Cherokee Co., Ga., in which P. J. Evans,
agent for the heirs of Joseph S.4 Dial of Milton Co., dec’d., sold and con¬
veyed 40 acres of land in Milton Co. to Hope Jackson. Joseph4 and Aralinta
Dial are bur. beside each other in the Little River Cem. of Cherokee County.
It appears that their conflict had been resolved and that they were reunited
before death.
A One Hundred Six Year Old Letter to Wm. Choice5 Dial (1957)
My dear William C. Greenville 2 January 1851
Your esteemed letter dated at Panama the 4th December last was duly received
yesterday and I was much pleased to learn that you possessed energy and de¬
cision sufficient to launch out into the world like a man determined to rely
on himself for success in life; and I sincerely wish all your most sanguine
hopes and expectations may be fully realized; and I make no doubt they will
if you adopt and pursue a course calculated to lead to such results.
There is one course to avoid and one to pursue if you intend to become re¬
spectable, prosperous and happy. First avoid all low bad company from which
neither respectability nor information can by any possibility be derived, es¬
pecially aschew drinking shops, gaming houses and the company of low vulgar
bad women. Lay down these rules and persevere in them and that will almost
necessarily direct you to the course you whould pursue to ensure success and
respectability. On the other hand, it is necessary, in order to establish
your character, to be circumspect and prudent in all you say and do, be cor¬
rect in all transactions, then scrupulously maintain your rights, be bold
and fearless without being forward or offensive to any. Above all things
let truth and honesty be your polar stars, your guide and aim through life.
Do not confide too much in men, they will deceive you. Guard against all.
And finally remember that a good character is vastly more important than
the accumulation of wealth.
I have ventured thus far by way of advice and from much and long experience
in the world can, with confidence, assure you that your success will depend
upon your following it. I would also recommend to you to associate with, and
cultivate the acquaintance of respectable and virtuous ladies as the last
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safeguard to your morals and good standing.
I am done now with the old man's privilege - that of giving advice, and
leave it with you, and proceed to say that we are well at present. Your
Aunt Caroline has had a very severe spell of the fever since we returned
from the North last fall but is returned to health.
Jefferson has been with me for ten days and left this morning for home at
Spartanburg. He and family are well. I had a letter a few days since from
your father informing me he and family were well. Your cousin William
Choice of Rome, Georgia, has been here and received his share of his grand¬
father's estate and returned one week since. He said all were well. Your
Uncle Cyrus died at Ubique, New Mexico on the 14th Sept, last as appears by
the newspapers. Tully and Josiah Choice were here a few days ago and are
well.
Accept my best wishes for your health, happiness and prosperity and believe
me
Affectionately
Your obedient servant,
William Choice
The above letter to Wm. Choice5 Dial, then 24, and in Panama, was writ¬
ten by his wealthy maternal Uncle William Choice, Jr., Attorney- at-Law,
Greenville, S. C.
1820 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Joseph S. Dial household: 1 male (16-26) farming and living alone.
1840 Census - Cherokee Co., Ga.
Joseph S. Dial household: Males 5 (5*10) 1 (10-15) 1 (40-50)
Females 1 (under 5) 1 (30-40 ) 6 slaves.
Jos. S. Dial m. Aralinta Choice, Apr. 16
I85O Census - Cherokee Co
Joseph S. Dial - 54 - farmer
Aralinta Dial - 47 - wife
Wm. Choice Dial - 24 - son
Cyrus S. Dial - 19 - son
Tully John Dial - 17 - son
Hastings Joseph Dial - 15 - son
Mary Elizabeth Dial - 12 - dau.
i860 Census - Milton Co.,
Joseph S. Dial - 64 - farmer
i860 Census - Cherokee Co
Aralinta Dial -5 8 - farmer
Taxes assessed in i860: real estate $15,000 - personal property $12,000.
Joseph S.4 and Aralinta (Choice) Dial were living apart and alone in i860.
1823.
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Tosenh S 4 ana Aralinta (Choice( Dial, in. Sara Ann Foster, Oct. 9, 1835- Sara
Ann°Foster “b . Mar . Jl, lS37, Union Co., S. C., d. May 9, 1902, 54 days af¬
ter her husband. Both were bur. in Little River Cem. in Cherokee Co. Ga.
Sara Ann Foster was a dau. of Vta. Smith and Jane (Hancock) Foster of S. C.
Wm. Smith Foster was b. Sept. 16, 1816 and d. June 14, KJtf. Jane Hancock
was b S=pt. 28, 1817 and d. Aug. 8, l88l. Her parents were Dr. Robert
Thomas and Agnes (Johnson) Hancock. Dr. Hancock is said to have come o Am-
prica from London. Win. Choice5 Dial served as a 1st Lt. and Capt. in Cobb
Cavalry in the War Between the States. He was a member of the Georgia House
of Representatives from 1880 to 1.882 .
1. Eaunah Louise6 Dial - b. Apr. 7> 1857; <*• Feb- 2k> 187 5 ; bur* Llttle
River Cem., Cherokee Co., Ga.
2. Aralinta Janee Dial - b. Dec. 7, 1861; d. May 26, 1872; bur. Little
River Cem., Cherokee Co., Ga.
3. Mary Elizabeth6 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. William Choice6 Dial, Jr. - see subsequent data.
5. Laura McSwain6 Dial - see subsequent data.
x Mary Elizabeth5 Dial (William Choice5, Joseph S.4, James3,
Henry Arthur1) dau. of William Choice5 and Sara (Foster) Dial - b. May 17,
SS? m. James Milton Lathem, May 12, l892; now in her 93rd year. (1958)
Elizabeth6 (Dial) Lathem lives with her dau., Mrs. Henry J°3eP6 * ’ y *
■p Poiieee St., Valdosta, Ga. James M. Lathem - b. oept. 28, l862, d. May
1936; son of George W. and Eliza Jane (Burdine) Lathem. Children o -ames 1.
and Elizabeth6 (Dial) Lathem:
1. Loie Elizabeth7 Lathem - b. Dec. 6, 1896; ta. Henry Joseph Hicks, Oct.
oft IQ of, Henry Joseph Hicks - b. Aug. 19 > lc95°
2 . jLsW Lathem - b. Feb. 28, l898; ta. Lucille Carol of Tennessee.
Lucille Carol - b. Sept. 16, 1902.
1. Lucille Carol6 Lathem - b. Mar. 16, 1926; m Lewis VUte of « C.
2. Elizabeth8 (Betty) Lathem - b. Aug. 22, 1927, m. C. L. Crocke
h. William Choice® Dialfjwilliam Choice5, Joseph S.4, James3, Hastings2,
Washington Gresham - b. Feb. Ik, 1847. Amanda Hoy - b. Jan. 17, 1^1-
(By 1st Mar.)
Florine7 Dial -
Dollie Gresham7
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William Choice7 Dial, III - b. May 26, 1904.
Elbert Earl7 Dial - b. July 6, 1906; d. Feb. 20, 1921.
Vera Lou7 Dial - b. Feb. 26, 1908; m. Edw. W. Delay, Jan. 1, 1928-
1.
2.
see subsequent data.
Dial - see subsequent data.
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1 . Jack8 Delay
6. Sara Jane7 Dial - b. July 13, 1910; m. George G. Delay, Dec. 12, 1931
1 . Edna8 Delay
2. George8 Delay, Jr.
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7. Mary Esther7 Dial - b. June 11, 1913; m. Clayton Norris Key, Feb.
21, 1935-
1. Clayton Norris8 Key, Jr.
2 . Robert8 Key
1. Florine7 Dial (William Choice, Jr.6, William Choice5, Joseph S.4, James3,
Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) dau. of William Choice6 and Dollie (Gresham) Dial,
Jr. - b. July 4, 1890, Woodstock, Ga.; ra. Smith Lemon Johnston, Feb. 21, 1917*
Smith Lemon Johnston - b. July 10, 1887; d. Nov. 4, 1951; son of J. H. and
Avis (Benson) Johnston, Cherokee Co., Ga. he vas a business, civic and reli¬
gious leader. He vas Vice-President of the Bank of Woodstock. He served the
City of Woodstock as Mayor and as a member of the School Board. He was dis¬
trict lay leader of the Methodist Church to which he and his family belonged.
1. Smith Lemon8 Johnston, Jr. - b. Mar. 1918; m. Christine Booth,
Mar. 28, 19^5* Christine Booth - b. Apr. 28, 1915; <1* Aug. 6, 1958.
2. Harold Sledge8 Johnston - b. Oct. 11, 1920; m. Mary Ella Stay, Dec.
31, 1948.
3. Richard H.8 Johnston - b. Oct. 24, 1923; m. Jane Power, Feb. 22, 1951
4. Wm. John8 Johnston - b. June 27 , 1932.
2. Dollie Gresham7 Dial (William Choice, Jr.6, William Choice5, Joseph S.4,
James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) dau. of William Choice6 and Dollie (Gresham)
Dial, Jr. - b. Feb. 2, 1892; m. Ralph Leslie Johnston, Aug. 12, 1927* Ralph
Leslie Johnston - b. Nov. 11, 1886; son of Jefferson H. and Elizabeth Harrison
(Hinton) Johnston, Jr., Wake Co., N. C. Jefferson H. Johnston, Jr. - b. Feb.
17j 1858; d. Jan. 26, 1926; m. Elizabeth Harrison Hinton, Feb. 15, 1883 . Eliz¬
abeth Harrison Hinton - b. Dec. 29 > l86l.
These data are not complete. There are possibly numbers of other grand¬
children of Wm. Choice6 Died, Jr. In 1940 a death notice was carried in the
Woodstock newspaper as follows:
"Dial, Mr. William Choice - Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Wil¬
liam Choice Dial, Mr. and Mrs. Smith L. Johnston, Woodstock, Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph L. Johnston of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Delay of Decatur, Mr. and
Mrs. G. A. Delay of East Point, Mr. and Mrs. Choice Dial of Detroit, Michi¬
gan, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton N. Key of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. J. M. Latham and
family of Vaddosta, Ga., Mr. C. W. Lovingood and family, Atlanta, are invi¬
ted to attend the funeral of Mr. Choice Dial Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
at Woodstock Methodist Church, Rev. W. F. Lunsford and Rev. H. C. Emery of¬
ficiating. Interment, Little River Cemetery (weather permitting). The
body will lie in state at Church from 1 until 2 P. M. Sunday. Albert M.
Dobbins, Funeral Director, Marietta, Georgia."
5. Laura McSwain6 Dial (Wm. Choice5, Joseph S.4, James3, Hastings2 3, Henry
Arthur1) dau. of Wm. Choice5 and Sara Ann (Foster) Dial - b. Sept. 5> 1869;
d. Feb. 9, 1938; ra. Charles McClure Lovingood, July 2, 1891*
1. Alvin7 Lovingood - b. May 3> 1892, Cherokee Mills, Ga.
2. Nellie7 Lovingood - b. May 14, 1894; ra. Archie L. McArthur, Dec. 2,
1916.
1. May Bess8 McArthur - b. Feb. 22, 1917; rn* Jack Smith.
2. Laura Sue8 McArthur - died young.
3. Jean8 McArthur; m. Ray Miller, Jr.
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2. Robert9 Miller
3. Virginia9 Miller
3, Mary Elizabeth7 Lovingood - b. Apr. 10, 1897; m. John Keay Davidson,
Jr., Apr. 14, 1921.
1. John Keay8 Davidson - b. July J>, 1927.
2. Laura Elizabeth8 Davidson - b. Mar. 24, I929.
3. Jerry Deem8 Davidson - b. Dec. 31> 1931.
4. William Carol8 Davidson - b. Dec. 2, 1933.
i860 Census - Cherokee Co., Ga.
William C. Dial - 34 - farmer - b. in S. C.
Sarah Ann Dial - 22 - wife - b. in S. C.
Euanah Louise Dial - 3 - dau. - b. in Ga.
3. Cyrus5 Dial (Joseph4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a son of Joseph4
and Aralinta (Choice) Dial - b. Nov. 16, 1830; d. Oct. 9, 1904; m. Elizabeth
Amanda Fowler, Jan. 9, 1851, Cherokee Co., Ga. Amanda Fowler - b. July 31,
1833 ; d. May 8, 1907* Children, all b. in Cherokee Co., Ga.
1. William Stallsworth6 Dial - see subsequent data.
2. Cyrus D.6 Dial - b. Oct. 19, l855j in 1874, age 19.
3. Mary Eugenia6 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. Joseph Hastings6 Dial - see subsequent data.
5. Emma A.6 Dial - see subsequent data.
6. John Mark6 Dial - see subsequent data.
7. Wade Hampton6 Dial - see subsequent data.
8. Ida Elvira6 Dial - b. Jan. 1, 1868; d. Oct. 195^- > m. Dr. Charles
Edgar Whitfield, Nov. 15, 1907. Dr. Whitfield - d. Mar. 30, 1923.
9. George Wilkes6 Dial - b. Aug. 11, I87O; d. in Calif. July 20, 1935;
m. Alberta Heikleb&um in 1928; no children.
10. Granger R.6 Dial - see subsequent data.
Cyrus5 Dial came from Laurens Co., S. C. to Georgia with his parents,
Joseph4 and Aralinta (Choice) Dial, a pioneer family in Cherokee County.
They lived in the Sweats Mountain Section. Cyrus5 Dial served 3 years as
Sgt. in Co. D, Cherokee Legion of the Georgia State Guard in the Confeder¬
ate Army in the War Between the States.
1. William Stallsworth6 Dial (Cyrus5, Joseph4, James3, Hastings2, Henry
Arthur1) son of Cyrus5 and Amanda (Fowler) Dial - b. Sept. 30> 1851;
Dec. 15, 1928; m. Esther Frances Rusk, Dec. 26, 1875- Esther Frances Rusk
- b. July 29, 1856; d. Oct. 27, 1907> Children, all b. in Cherokee Co., Ga.:
1. Emmett D.7 Dial - b. Feb. 14, 1877; <i. Dec. 6, 1947; m. Mary Claude
Simpson, Sept. 25> 1915 • Mary Claude Simpson - b. Apr. 19, l88l;
dau. of John N. and Margaret (Taylor) Simpson, and a grandaau. of
Dr. John Torrentine, a pioneer physician of Cherokee Co., Ga.
Emmett D.7 Dial was a member of Sweats Mountain Masonic Lodge and
the Woodstock Baptist Church. He worked most of his adult life at
the Woodstock, Cherokee Co., Ga. Post Office during more than half
of which time he was the Woodstock Postmaster.
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1. Sarah Frances8 Dial - b. Feb. 21, 1921; m. Robert Spear Ramsay,
Feb. 7, 1944. Robert Spear Ramsay - b. Mar. 30, 1921.
1. William Emmett9 Ramsay - b. Nov. 5* 1955*
2. Mary Lou9 Ramsay - b. Oct. 29 * 1956.
2. Aralinta Jane7 Dial - b. Jan. 12, 1879; ra* Wiley Perry Dobbs, May
28, 1902. Wiley Perry Dobbs - b. Dec. 9* I87I; d. liar. 28, 1946.
1. Marguerite Elizabeth8 Dobbs - b. Mar. 19, 190?; Cyrus Vance
Maddox, Aug. 15* 1940. Cyrus Vance Maddox - b. Sept. 22, 1902;
no children.
2. Anne Frances8 Dobbs - b. Sept. 2, 1906; m. Elias Howell Cross,
Jr., Jan. 22, 1938. Elias Howell Cross, Jr. - b. Oct. 12, 1898;
d. June 22, 1947; no children. Her address is Woodstock, Ga.
3. Wiley Perry8 Dobbs, Jr. - b. Mar. 29* 1909; 21 • Laura Maye
Chandler, Feb. 9* 1932. Laura Maye Chandler - b. Mar. 21, 1912.
1. Marilyn9 Dobbs - b. July 21, 1935*
2. Amanda Claire9 Dobbs - b. Jen. 13, 1941; m. Ralph Lester
Granger, Apr. 27* 1957* Ralph Lester Granger - b. June 10,
1939.
3. Margaret A. r Dial - b. Dec. 25* l88l; m. James Harrison Latimer, Dec.
26, 1904; no children. James Harrison Latimer - b. Apr. 26, l88l;
d. Aug. 9, 1956.
4. William Albert'’ Dial - b. May 10, 1884; d. Jan. 31* 195^; Jennie
Haynes, June 9* 19°9» Jennie Haynes - b. Mar. 28, 1886.
1. William Albert8 Dial, Jr. - b. Sept. 10, 1913; d. Oct. 22, 1956;
no further record.
2. Anne8 Dial - b. Nov. 22, 1922; m. Paul William Goines, Dec. 27*
1945- Paul William Goines - b. Dec. 26, 1919*
1. William David9 Goines - b. Aug. 16, 1946.
3. Mary Eugenia6 Dial (Cyrus5, Joseph4, James3 4 5, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a
dau. of Cyrus5 and Amanda (Fowler) Dial - b. Mar. 9* 1856; m. James Moses Rusk
marriage and death dates not listed.
1. William David7 Rusk - m. Laura Lewis; no children.
2. Thomas Jefferson7 Rusk - m. Rosella Rusk; deceased.
1 . Fred8 Rusk
2 . Floy8 Rusk
3 . Edna8 Rusk
4. James8 Rusk
5. Ellen8 Rusk
6. William8 Rusk
7. Wylene8 Rusk
8. Thomas J.8 Rusk, Jr.
9. Mary Elizabeth8 Rusk
10. Tommie Rose8 Rusk
3. Annie Elizabeth7 Rusk - deceased; never married.
4. Carolyn7 Rusk
5. Eugenia7 Rusk - b. May 13, 1886; m. Claude Barnes, Aug. 31* 1904.
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1. James Newton8 Barnes - b. Sept. 11, 1905; m. Mildred Bozeman.
1. William David9 Barnes - b. Dec. 21, 1936.
2. Miller Davis8 Barnes - b. Feb. 22, 1909; Bertha Carolyn
McAtee .
1. Millicent9 Barnes - b. May 17, 1936.
2. Allen Rusk9 Barnes - b. Sept. 21, 1942.
3. Cathie9 Barnes - b. Jan. 4, 1952.
3. Claude8 Barnes, Jr. - b. June 15, 1911; rn* Ruth Merritt.
4. George Pershing8 Barnes - b. Sept. 22, 1918; d. July 14, 1920.
6. John Hampton7 Rusk - m. Ruby Morris; no children.
4. Joseph Hastings6 Dial (Cyrus5, Joseph4, James1 2 3 4, Hastings2, Henry
Arthur1) a son of Cyrus5 and Amanda (Fowler) Dial - b. Mar. 15, 1857; &•
Aug. 1922; m. Bessie Tanner, Feb. 14, 1899* Bessie Tanner - b. Apr. 23,
1871 ; d. Aug. 27, 1933.
1. Bessie Inez7 Dial - b. May 4, 1900.
5. Emma A.6 Dial (Cyrus5, Joseph4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a dau.
of Cyrus5 and Amanda (Fowler) Dial - b. July 8, i860; d. Nov. 29, 1924; m.
James Edward Rusk. James Edward Rusk - b. May 5, 1862; d. Dec. 26, 1952.
1. Ida Alice7 Rusk - b. Sept. 22, 1887; m. Jos. Emmette Dawson, Dec. 25,
1912.
1. William Howard8 Dawson - b. Mar. 11, 1914; m. Marjorie Jane
Hurst, Nov. 23, 19^0.
1. William Harvey9 Dawson - b. Sept. 11, 1941.
2. Thomas Alan9 Dawson - b. Mar. 31, 1944.
2. Emma Jane8 Dawson - b. Mar. 4, 1917; m. Herman Edward Prather,
Apr. 25, 1952.
1. Amy Jane9 Prather - b. Sept. 27, 1955*
3. James Paul8 Dawson - b. Sept. 18, 1919; m. Margaret Vivian King,
Sept. 7, 1946.
1. Pamela Alice9 King - b. Apr. 23, 1950.
2. James Edward9 King - b. Oct. 3> 1954.
3. Martha Ellen9 King - b. Feb. 13, 1957*
4. Sarah Helen9 King - b. Feb. 13, 1957*
4. Robert Lewis8 Dawson - b. June 26, 1921; d. June 11, 1944.
2. Robert Hastings7 Rusk - b. Apr. 11, 1889; d. Oct. 12, 1891.
3. Cyrus Dial7 Rusk - b. Nov. 4, I89O; d. Apr. 2, 1951*
4. Willie Edith7 Rusk - b. Jan. 22, 1894; d. Feb. 7, 1895.
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5* Paul Herman7 Rusk - b. Apr. 14, 1896; not married.
6. Amanda Elizabeth' Rusk - b. Apr. 15, 1899; ni* Naaman Fletcher Morris,
Sept. 18, 1926.
1. Thomas Wendell8 Morris - b. Jan. 3 1 > 1930; m. Lynn Patrorio, Jan.
30, 195^.
6. John Mark6 Dial (Cyrus5, Joseph4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a son
of Cyrus5 and Amanda (Fowler) Dial - b. Jan. 2, 1863; d. Oct. 15, 1913, Stan¬
islaus Co., Calif.; m. Marietta Alexander, Oct. 25, 1898.
1. Edna Elizabeth7 Dial - b. Dec. 15, 1900; d. Jan. 19, 1914.
2. John Tallie7 Dial - b. Nov. 10, 1903 ; m. 1st, Edna Andros; m. 2nd,
Elsie Martin; no issue.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. John Tallie8 Dial, Jr.
2. James Lee8 Dial
3. Marietta7 Dial - b. May 24, 1906; d. Sept. 26, 1956; m. George
Graff is.
1. Marilyn8 Graffis - m. Jack Atwater.
1. Virginia Ann9 Atwater - b. in 1955*
4. William Cyrus7 Dial - b. Sept. 10, 1910; m. Phyllis Hannah; resides
in Calif.
1. Margaret Phyllis8 Dial - b. in 1945*
2. Robert William8 Dial - b. in 19^7*
3. Mary Frances8 Dial - b. in 1951*
7. Wade Hampton6 Dial (Cyrus5, Joseph4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a
son of Cyrus5 and Amanda (Fowler) Dial - b. Sept. 9> 1866; d. Feb. 4, 1930,
Stanislaus Co., Calif; m. Lee Wood, May 7> 193-5*
1. John Hampton7 Dial - b. June 6, 1921; m. Goldie Arlene Schwab, Oct.
31, 19^3.
1. Corrine Louise8 Dial - b. Sept. 21, 1946.
2. Donald Lee8 Dial - b. Oct. 9> 1950.
10. Granger R.6 Dial (Cyrus5, Joseph4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a
son of Cyrus5 and Amanda (Fowler) Dial - b. ab. Feb. 187^; d. in Apr. 1919
in Calif.; m. 1st, Ruby Carter in 1904; m. 2nd, Annie Carmichael in Oct.
1915* Ruby Carter d. in 1911.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. George M.7 Dial - b. May 24, 1906; not married.
(By 2nd Mar. )
2. Bernice7 Dial.
These data on the Cyrus5 and Amanda (Fowler) Dial and descendant fam¬
ilies were kindly given to me by Mrs. Howell Cross, Jr., granddau. of Wm.
S.6 and Esther Frances (Rusk) Dial, and gr-grandaau. of Cyrus5 and Amanda
Dial.
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Cyrus Dial
- 30
- farmer
- b. in S,
Amanda Dial
- 25
- wife
- b. in S.
Wm. S. Dial
- 10
-• son
- b. in Ga.
Cyrus D. Dial
- 8
- son
- b. in Ga.
Hastings Jos. Dial
2
- son
- b. in Ga.
Eugene Jane Dial
- 2 mo.
- dau.
- b. in Ga.
Cyrus Dial m. Amanda Fowler.
4. Tully John5 Dial (Joseph S.4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1 2 3) fourth
son of Joseph S.4 and Aralinta (Choice) Dial, m. Frances Pitts ab. 1858.
She was b. in Atlanta, 'fully John5 Dial was hunting for ducks for food for
the family and accidentally shot and killed himself on Jan. 3, 1865, at the
fag end of the War Between the States in the territory so impoverished 'by
Sherman's "March Through Georgia." He was bur. beside his parents in The
Little River Cem. near Woodstock, Ga. His widow, Frances (Pitts) Dial m.
Sam Thompson, June 15, 1865* She d. in 1913 and. is bur. in The Canon Cem.
at Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Texas.
1. Mack Lewis6 Dial - b. Nov. 18, 1859; d. Feb. 3, 1942; bur. Dial lot
in Memphis, Texas Cem; never married.
2. Tully John6 Dial, Jr. - b. Apr. 18, l86l, Little River, near Wood-
stock, Ga.; d. July 24, 1933 ; m. Sarah (Sallie) Endora Smith, Apr.
6, I89O, Blue Ridge, Texas. Sallie Smith - b. Mar. 19, l86l, Collin
Co., Texas; d. Nov. 26, 1922. Children, all b. in Texas:
1. Tully Smith7 Dial - b. Nov. 9> 1893; m. 1st, Equilla Summerour,
Dec. 24, 1919; 2nd, Joan Jones in Sept. 1938, after divorce.
Equilla (Summerour) Dial, mother of all children of Tully Smith7
Dial, was b. Oct. 7, I89I, lives at Amarillo, Texas.
1. James Morris8 Dial - b. Oct. 16, 1920; m. Maxine Jones,
Sept. 8, 1941. Maxine Jones - b. Nov. 26, 1921. Add: 9202
Livenshire, Dallas 18, Texas.
1. Phillip Stephen9 Dial - b. July 8, 1948.
2. Robert fully8 Dial. - b. Nov. 21, 1922; add: 315 Montgomery
St., Suite 1120, San Francisco, Calif.
3. William Joseph8 Dial - b. Apr. 1, 1925; Lillian Rush,
Oct. 7, 1950. Lillian Rush - b. Aug. 24, 1931* Add: 733
LaSalle St., Abilene, Texas
1. Wm. Joseph9 Dial, Jr. - b. Oct. 11, 1952.
2. Lysa Lee9 Dial - b. Mar. 11, 1955*
3. Carla Ann9 Dial - b. Feb. 24, 1958*
4. Katheryn Equilla8 Dial - b. July 11, 1928; m. Wm. Sidney Har¬
per, Mar. 18, 1949* Wm. Sidney Harper - b. Apr. 18, 1925;
add: 4302 Travis St., Amarillo, Texas.
1. Terry Robert9 Harper - b. Apr. 4, 1954.
2. Judith Karam9 Harper - b. May 31> 1958.
3. Kenneth Scott9 Harper - b. Dec. 14, 1957*
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3* Frances Carolyn'' Dial - b« Sept. 14, 1895; twin of Owens Morris'"
Dial; m. Robert Clifton Grundy, June 16, 1920. Robert Clifton
Grundy - b. Nov. 26, 1886.
1. Helen Frances8 Grundy - b. Apr. 14, 1921; m. Jos. Francis
Kavanaugh, Oct. 17, 1954.
1. Patricia Irene9 Kavanaugh - b. Aug. 25.. 1955*
2. Haney Carolyn9 Kavanaugh - b. Apr. 12, 1958.
4. Anne Aralinta7 Dial - b. June 23; 1897; May 2k, 1928; m. Leo
R. Studer, Apr. 10, 1926. Leo R. Studer - b. May 9; 1896.
5. Dvight Gray7 Dial - b. Oct. 1900; d. Aug. 16, 1902.
6. Helen Leonora'" Dial - b. Dec. 28, 1903; in. James Douglas Merri-
man, Jr., Aug. 15; 1925- James Douglas Merriman, Jr. - b. June
15; I898.
1. James Douglas8 Merriman, III - b. July 21, 1926; m. Juanita
Lindley, May 26, 1946. Juanita Lindley - b. Jan. 21, 1925*
7. Frank Marshall7 Dial - b. Sept. 19, 1905; m. Bonnie Jordan, Feb.
9; 1955.
1. Nancy Carolyn8 Dial - b. June 17; 1936.
2. John Marshall8 Dial - b. Feb. 6, 1938.
3. Dan Jordan8 Dial ~ b. Sept. 4, 1939*
4. Mary Helen6 Dial - b. May 20, 1941.
3. William Pitts6 Dial - see story below.
3. William Pitts6 Dial (Tully John5, Joseph S.4, James3, Hastings2, Henry
Arthur1) son of Tully John6 and Frances (Pitts) Dial - b. near Woodstock,
Ga., Feb. 17. 1864; d. Aug. 26, 1947; ro* Eulah Kerr near Randolph, Fannin Co.,
Texas, July 3; 1889. Eulah Kerr - b. near Randolph, Texas, Feb. 19, 1869; d.
Feb. 26, 1934. Both bur. at Memphis, Texas.
1. Vera Frances7 Dial - b. near Randolph, Texas, May 5; 1890 at the Rob¬
ert Kerr Place; has resided at Memphis, Hall Co., Texas, since her
parental family moved there in Dec. I89O; m. Dr. Walter Clay Dickey,
Jan. 6, 1909* Walter Clay Dickey - b. Leon Co., Texas, Sept. 17,
1882; d. Mar. 6, 19^2; bur. at Memphis; no issue.
6. Mary Elizabeth5 Dial (Joseph S.4, James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) last
child of Joseph S.4 and Aralinta (Choice) Dial - b. Dec. 1, 1837; Feb. 15;
1935; m. George Washington Brooke, Dec. 23; 1856. George Washington Brooke -
b. May 8, 1828, Hall Co., Ga.; d. Nov. 30, 1912 ; served in Co. G, 3rd- Ga.
Regt. of Cav. War Between the States; a deacon in Baptist Ch., son of John
Prescott and Hester (Bennett) Brooke.
1. Melissa6 Brooke - b. Sept. 20, 1857J m. A. K. Scott.
1. Charley7 Scott - m. Jimmy Lee.
2. Neena7 Scott - m. Jess McLean.
3. May Bess7 Scott - m. Dr. John P. Turk.
4. Letete7 Scott - m. Wm. Richard.
5. Brooke7 Scott - m. Eugene McMickal.
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2. Jefferson Prescott6 Brooke - m. Maud Howell.
1. Howell M.7 Brooke - m. Annie Laurie McCutchen.
2. Grady7 Brooke - m. Bell Suramerour .
3. Marian7 Brooke - m. _ Little.
4. Kyser' Brooke - d. young.
5. Tully Jeff 7 Brooke - d. young.
6. Maud7 Brooke.
3. George V.6 Brooke, Jr. - m. Foster Jones; no children.
4. Bess Elizabeth Hastings6 Brooke - b. Dec. 31, 1869; m.
Joseph E. Johnston, Sept. 30, 1891. Joseph E. Johnston,
a banker, civic and religious leader of Canton, Ga., was
a son of J. W. and Mary (Yancey) Johnston.
1. George Edwin'' Johnston - b. June 30, 1892; m. Mable
Osier.
2. Tully Joe'' Johnston - b. Sept. 19, 1894; m. Lillian
Thorpe .
3* Jefferson Brooke7 Johnston - b. Mar. 11, 1903; m.
Margaret Simpson.
4. Mary Myrtle7 Johnston - b. Dec. 3 0 , 1910 ; m. Jas.
Luther Dawson.
5. Elizabeth Hastings7 Jolxnston - b. Apr. 9, 1912; m.
Preston M. Blackwelder.
1. Preston M.8 Blackwelder, Jr. - b. Sept. 1936.
The above record is among the family papers passed on to me
by Vera Frances Dial (Mrs. Walter C. Dickey) of Memphis, Texas.
In a letter she mentioned Tully7 Brooke, dec’d., as a son of
George W. and Mary Elizabeth (Dial) Brooke, but his legend was
not in the record I received.
ISAAC S. DIAL
3- Isaac S.1 2 3 4 Dial (James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) third son
of James3 and Elizabeth ( Stall sworth) Dial - b. Nov. 9, 1797*
Laurens Co., S. C.; d. Mar. 5* 1864, Anderson Co., Texas; m.
Permelia Cunningham ab. 1822 in Laurens County. Permelia Cunn¬
ingham - b. ab. 1800, Laurens Co.; d. after 1870, Anderson Co.;
a dau. of James and Mollie Cunningham. Children, all b. in
Laurens Co., S. C.:
1. James5 Dial - b. ab. 1822.
2. Hugh5 Dial - b. ab. 1824; m. Mariah _ .
3. Thomas C.5 Dial 7 b. ab. 1826.
4. Callaway5 Dial - b. ab. I83O.
5. Louisa5 Dial - b. ab. 1833 > 1st, Dr. N. B. Bell ab.
1849; 2nd, J. S. Hanks, ab. 1859*
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Claude6 Bell - b. ab. 1853 > Talladega Co., Ala.
2. N. B.6 Bell, Jr. - b. ab. l855> Anderson Co., Texas.
(By 2nd Mar. )
3. Fannie6 Hanks - b. ab. i860.
4. Permelia6 Hanks - b. ab. 1867*
5. Lee6 Hanks - b. ab. 1870.
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6. Permelia5 Dial - b. ab. 18*1-0; d. before I87O; m. Dr. Henry Snow of
Kaufman, Kaufman Co., Texas, in 1859; no issue.
The Isaac S.4 Dial family appeared in the I83O Federal Census of their
native County. James3 Dial and James Cunningham, Permelia' s father, were
living on adjoining farms in 1810. In his will, dated July 13, 1835; and
probated in Laurens District, S. C., Jan. 18, 1836, James Cunningham made
bequests to his wife, Molly, and to his twelve children, including "my
daughter Permelia Dial." He bequeathed to Permelia Dial one brown mare,
saddle and bridle, one featherbed, bedstead and furniture, one cotton
wheel, one chest, one table, one cow and calf, and some sheep, "all afore¬
said property being in her possession to have and to hold to her and her
heirs forever." Wit.: John Cunningham, Wiley Yeargin, Nancy Yeargin.
EXRS. : wife, Molly, son, James Cunningham. Apparently Permelia and Isaac
S.4 Dial were living nearby at the time of her father's death. Soon there¬
after, according to deed and the 1840 census records, they had moved to
Talladega Co., Ala., where they lived near wealthy cousins, 'James and
Cynthia Abercrombie, on the border of Talladega and Saint Clair Counties
in the vicinity of Linco3_n. They lived there until after the 1850 census.
None of them appeared in either of the three subsequent censuses of this
County. In an old letter from one of their grandsons, Chester6 Dial, of
Nacogd.oches, Texas, to a George W. Dial of Detroit, Mich., he said that
his grandfather Dial was "a big traveler." Their son, Hugh5 Dial, who
was a landowner in Anderson Co., Texas, near Palestine, wrote that his
parents were cousins. When the estate of his youngest brother, John S.4
Dial, was equally divided between John's seven brothers and sisters on
Apr. 10, 1863, according to Laurens Co., S. C. Probate Court records,
Isaac S.4 Dial was given his share. When Albert5 Dial was EXR. of the
residue of a paternal gr- grandfather, Joseph Stallsworth' s estate of
Abbeville District, S. C., he wrote a letter, dated June 6, 1866, to the
Probate Judge of Abbeville County. In the letter he told the Court that
two of his uncles, Joseph S. and Isaac S.4 Dial resided beyond the limits
of the state and that they were among the legatees. Albert5 Dial did not
know that his Uncle Isaac S.4 Dial had died in 1864. In 1958 I found
records of Isaac S.4. Dial and his family in Anderson Co., Texas, including
his will and i860 census. Census records of 1830 and 1840 make it clear
that Isaac S.4 and Permelia Dial had four sons and four or five daughters.
We have been able to identify arid list the four sons and two daughters.
One of the sons, James5 Dial predeceased his father. The three other
sons and two daughters survived their father. They were mentioned in his
will.
Isaac S.4 Dial was a wealthy and a leading citizen. He owned 4,000
acres of land and 14 slaves and paid heavy taxes in Talladega Co., Ala.
He served on many juries and was Tax Assessor in Beat 151; Blue Eye Dis¬
trict, in that County in 1843. The 1850 census of Isaac S.4Dial family
disclosed the fact that all could read and write. That was quite a dis¬
tinction in those days. His will, probated at Palestine, Anderson Co.,
Texas, and recorded in Will Book 198, pp. 508 and 5^9; Apr. 25; 1864, shows
that when he d. on Mar. 5; 1864, his wealth had increased. The War Between
the States was entering its last year when he died. Legacies were provided
for his wife, Permelia, three surviving sons, Hugh, Thomas C. and Callaway3
Dial, and his two surviving daughters, Louisa5 Dial, wife of J. S. Hanks,
and Permelia5 Dial, wife of Dr. Henry Snow. His property consisted of his
plantation, 18 slaves, a mill and gin thrasher, considerable cash and hogs,
sheep, cattle, horses, mules and fanning equipment. EXR.: Callaway5 Dial.
Wit.: W. A. Price and Linsey Higginbotham.
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1820 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Isaac S. Dial household: Males 3 (under 5) 1 (5-10) 1 (30-40)
Females 2 (under 5) 1 (5-10) 1 (30-40)
1840 Census - Talladega Co., Ala.
Isaac S. Dial household: Males 3 (10-15) 1 (15-20) 1 (40-50)
Females 1 (under 5) 1 (5-10) 1 (30-40)
14 slaves; 6 persons engaged in agriculture.
1850 Census - Talladega Co., Ala.
Isaac S, Dial
-
52
-
farmer
b.
in
S. C.
Permelia Dial
-
50
-
wife
b.
in
S. C.
Hugh Dial
-
26
-
distiller -
b.
in
S. C.
Thomas C. Dial
-
24
-
peddler
b.
in
S. C.
Callaway Dial
-
20
-
farmer
b.
in
S. C.
1850 Census -
Talladega Co.
, Ala.
N. B. Bell
~
28
physician -
b.
in
S. C.
Louisa Bell
-
17
-
wife
b.
in
S. C.
Permelia Bell
-
-l-£
-
-
b.
in
S. C.
Isaac S. Bell
-
8
-
-
b.
in
S. C.
Hugh, Thos. C. and Callaway5 Dial were sons and Louisa5 Dial (Mrs. N. B.
Bell) were children of Isaac S.4 and Permelia Dial. It is my surmise that
the two children listed above as Permelia6 Bell and Isaac S.6 Bell were their
grandchildren by a dec'd. dau., possibly a first wife of Dr. Bell.
i860 Census - Anderson Co., Tex.
Kickapoo P.0, now Frankston,Tex.
Isaac S. Dial
Permelia Dial
Callaway Dial
Isaac S. Dial
- 62 - farmer
- 60 - wife
- 30 - farmer
- 18 - student
- b. in S. C
- b. in S. C
- b. in S. C
- b. in S. C
Isaac S.6 Dial, according to the i860 census was in school in i860. He
seems to have been the same person listed as Isaac S.6 Bell in the census of
1850. The proud grandparents may have listed his name as Dial or the enumer¬
ator may have failed to list him as Bell, or he may have been listed as Bell
by mistake in the 1850 census.
1870 Census - Anderson Co., Tex.
Permelia Dial - 70 - widow - b. in S. C.
Thomas C. Dial - 44 - son - b. in S. C.
Permelia Dial was the widow of Isaac S.4 Dial who d. Mar. 5* 1864. She
and their son, Thomas C.5 Dial, were living with her dau., Louisa5 Dial,
widow of J. S. Hanks, when the 1870 census was taken.
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i860 Census - Anderson Co., Tex.
(Plentitude Post Office)
J. S. Hanks
-
50
-
farmer
- b.
in
Term.
Louisa Hanks
-
27
-
wife
- b.
in
S. C.
M. E. Hanks
-
20
-
his dau.
- b.
in
Tenn.
J. B. Hanks
-
16
-
his dau.
- b.
in
Tenn.
J. N. Hanks
-
8
-
his son
- b.
in
Tex.
Isabella Hanks
-
5
-
his dau.
- b.
in
Tex.
Claude Bell
-
7
-
her son
- b.
in
Ala.
N. B. Bell, Jr.
-
5
-
her son
- b.
in
Tex.
Louisa5 Dial, widow of Dr.
N.
B.
Bell, m. J. S
, Hanks ,
widower
1870 Census - Anderson Co., Tex.
(Palestine Post Office)
Louisa Hanks
- 57
- farmer
- b.
in
S. C
Isabella Hanks
- 15
- step-dau.
- b.
in
Tex .
Fannie Hanks
- 10
- dau.
- b.
in
Tex.
Permelia Hanks
- 5
- dau.
- b.
in
Tex.
Lee Hanks
- 1 mo.
- son
- b.
in
Tex.
Claude Bell
- 16
- son
- b.
in
Ala .
N. B. Bell, Jr.
■ - 14
- son
- b.
in
Tex.
Louisa5 Hanks' mother, Permelia Dial, and Thos. C.5 Dial, a bro., were
living with her in 1870. Her bro. was running their farms. Louisa5 Dial m.
Dr. N. B. Bell ab. 1849 • He d. ab. 1858. J. S. Hanks vas away from home in
1870. He was at home when the 1880 census was taken.
JAMES DIAL, JR.
4. James4 Dial, Jr. (James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) fourth son of James3
and Elizabeth (Stallsworth) Dial m. Letitia M. Jones ab. 1820. Family tra¬
dition is that James4 Dial, Jr. became blind late in life, as did his oldest
brother, Hastings4 Dial. It is said that he and his wife were devout members
and leaders of the historic Chesnut. Ridge Baptist Church. James4 Dial, Jr.
last appeared in census of his family in 1870, thus we know he died between
1870 and 1880.
Census and cemetery records I have found of James4 and Letty( Jones)
Dial, Jr. and their descendants are the only records I have of their children
and grandchildren. They are as follows:
Chesnut Ridge Baptist Cemetery
James Dial. - b. May 15, 1799
Letitia Dial - b. Jan. 18, 1802
* 1840 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
James Dial household: Males 1 (under 5) 1 (15-20) 1 (40-50)
Females 2 (10-15) 2 (15-20) 1 (30-40)
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18^0 Census - Laurens Co., S. C
James Dial
- 51 -
farmer
- b. in
S
Letty M. Dial
- 48 -
wife
- b. in
S
Newton Dial
- 28 -
son
- b. in
S
Emily Dial
- 25 -
dau.
- b. in
s
Manima Dial
- 21 -
dau.
- b . in
s
Rebecca Dial
- 15 -
dau.
- b. in
s
John Dial
- 8 -
son
- b. in
s
C.
C.
C.
c.
c.
c.
c.
i860 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
James Dial - 6l - farmer - b. in S. C. Blind
Letitia M. Dial
- 57 -
wife
- b.
in
S.
c.
Manima Dial
- 31 -
dau.
- b.
in
s.
c.
Rebecca Dial
- 23 -
dau.
- b.
in
s.
c.
John Dial
- 21 -
son
- b.
in
s.
c.
Real Estate in i860 $2,100 - Personal Property $4,000
I87O Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
James Dial - 71
Letitia M. Dial - 69
Manima Dial - 4l
Rebecca Dial - 33
- farmer
- b.
in
S.
c.
- ■wife
- b.
in
S.
c.
- dau.
- b.
in
S.
c.
- dau.
- b.
in
S.
C.
1880 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Father Mother
Born Born Born
Lettie Dial
- 79
- farmer
s. c. s
. C. S. C.
Manima Dial
- 46
- dau.
s. c. s
. C. S. C.
Rebecca Dial
- ^3
- dau.
s. c. s
. C. S. C.
i860 Census -
Laurens
Co
., s. c.
V. Newton Dial
- 39
- farmer
b. in S.
C.
Elizabeth Dial
- 43
- wife
-
b. in S.
C.
Mary Dial
- 7
- dau.
-
b. in S.
c..-
John Dial
- 6
- son
-
b. in S.
c.
Martha Dial
- 4
- dau.
-
b. in S.
c.
Rea], Estate in
i860 $1,000 -
Personal Property $500
I87O Census -
Laurens
Co
., S. C.
Newton Dial
- 50
- farmer
b. in S.
c.
Elizabeth Dial
- 53
- wife
-
b. in S.
c.
Mary Dial
- 17
- dau.
-
b. in S.
c.
John R. Dial
- 16
- son
-
b. in S.
c.
Martha Dial
- 14
- dau.
-
b. in S.
c.
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1880 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Father Mother
Born Born Born
Newton Dial
- 60 - farmer
S. C. S. C.
S. C.
Elizabeth Dial
- 63 - wife
S. C. S. C.
S. C.
Harris Riddle
- 19 - son-in-
■law
s. c. s. c.
S. C.
Martha Riddle
- 23 - dau.
s. c. s. c.
s. c.
1870 Census - Laurens
Co., S. C.
John Dial
- 32 - farmer
- b.
in S. C.
Martha Dial
- 33 - wife
- b.
in S. C.
Richmond Dial
- 1 - son
- b.
in S. C.
1880 Census - Laurens
Co., S. C.
Father
Mother
Born Bom
Born
John Dial
- 42 - farmer
S. C. S. C.
S. C.
Mattie Dial
- k2 - wife
S. C. S. C.
S. C.
Richmond Dial
- 11 - son
S. C. S. C.
S. C.
John5 Dial was a
son of James4 and Letty Dial, Jr.
1880 Census - Laurens
Co . , S . C .
Father
Mother
Born Born
Born
John R. Dial
- 25 - farmer
S. C. S. C.
S. C.
Antonette Dial
- 24 - wife
S. C. S. C.
S. C.
Ludy Dial
- 6 - son
S. C. S. C.
S. C.
John R.s Dial was a son of Newton5 and Elizabeth (Robertson) Dial.
Cemetery Records - Robertson Graveyard near Owings School, Gray Court, S. C.
Newton Dial - b. May 12, 1821; d. Mar. 11, 1904
Wife, Elizabeth Robertson - b. Sept. 2, 1828; d. Jan. 31, 1914
Mary Dial, wife of W. A. Riddle - b. Jan. 20, 1852; d. Apr. 1, 1925
Mary6 Dial was a dau. of Newton5 and Elizabeth Dial
John Dial -Co. .G., SrC. Inf. C.S.A. - no dates on tombstone
Wife, Martha Dial - b. June 11, 1837 > d. June 24, 1888
Newton5 and John5 Dial and Mary5 Riddle were 3 of the children of James and
Letty (Jones) Dial, Jr.
John R. Dial - b. Apr. 9, 1854; d. May 19, 1926.
John R.6 Dial was a son of Newton5 and Elizabeth (Robertson) Dial
REBECCA DIAL
5. Rebecca4 Dial (James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a dau. of James3 and
Elizabeth (Stallsworth) Dial, according to ancient correspondence m. John
Douglas. In the distribution of her brother John4 Dial's estate equally
among his brothers and sisters her legal name was recorded as Rebecca
Douglas. In Albert5 Dial's letter of May 17, 1870, to which references
have already been made, he told his cousin, Win. C.5 Dial of Ga. that Aunt
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Rebecca4 was living with her grandchildren. Among her children was Isaac5
Douglas who had sons, John6 and William6 Douglas.
LEWIS DIAL
6. Lewis4 Dial (James3, Eastings3, Henry Arthur1) fifth son of James3 and
Elizabeth (Stallsworth) Dial - b. ab. 1805] d. Nov. 1870, m. Minerva Ghent
in their native County of Laurens. Lewis4 Dial was administrator of his
mother's and his oldest brother, Hastings4 Dial's estates. His own estate
was substantial. It appears that he died intestate in late Nov. 1870. His
Estate Record, Box 1 63, pkg. 9* Laurens Co. Probate Court shows that Minerva
Dial, widow of Lewis4 Dial, dec’d., on affidavit, was granted Bond on Dec. 2,
1870 to administer his estate. Bondsmen with her: J. W. Goodgion, Nathaniel
Freeman, C. Garlington, James E. Kelly and John Wolff. Children of Lewis4
and Minerva (Ghent) Dial:
1. Randolph5 Dial
2. Malinda5 Dial - m. Joseph Crews.
1. Adam 6 Crews
2. Hester6 Crews
3 . Sidney6 Crews
4. Charles6 Crews
5. Joseph6 Crews
6 . Frank6 Crews
7 . Lulla6 Crews
8. Reva6 Crews
1830 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Lewis Dial household: Males 2 (under 5) 1 (5-10) 1 (10-15) I (20-30)
Females 1 (under 5) 2 (5-10) 1 (20-30)
1840 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Lewis Dial household: Males 3 (20-30) 1 (30-40)
Females 1 (5-10) 1 (10-15) 1 (20-30)
Those listed as males and females were not always members of the immedi¬
ate family - some were often farm hands and or orphans of relatives.
1850 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Lewis Dial - 45 - farmer - b. in S. C.
Manerva Dial - 35 - wife - b. in S. C.
i860 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Lewis Dial - ^>k - farmer - b. in S. C.
Manerva Dial - 45 - wife - b. in S. C.
4 slaves
Real Estate in i860 $7,876 - Personal Property $30,000
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1880 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Father Mother
Bom Born Bom
Manerva Dial - 65 - farmer S.C. S.C. S.C.
Malinda Crews - 48 - widow S.C. S.C. S.C.
Malinda5 Crews was a dau. of Lewis4 and Manerva (Ghent) Dial
JOHN DIAL
7. John4 Dial (James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) youngest son of James3 and
Elizabeth (Stallsworth) Dial - b. ab. 1807; d. before 1863; never married.
His last census was with his widowed mother in 1850. It appears that he died
in late 1862 or early 1863. His Estate Record In Box 133; pkg. 7; Probate
Court of Laurens Co., S. C. reflects the fact that his nephew, Albert5 Dial
was administrator and that John's4 seven brothers and sisters received equal
shares of his estate. In the case of his oldest brother, Hastings4 Dial, who
predeceased him, the one- seventh was paid to his estate. Distributions were
paid by the EXR. on Apr. 10, 1863 to the estate of Hastings4 Dial and to
Joseph, Isaac, James, and Lewis4 Dial, and to Rebecca4 Douglas and Elizabeth4
Ware.
ELIZABETH DIAL
8. Elizabeth4 Dial (James3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a dau. of James3 and
Elizabeth (Stallsworth) Dial, according to all correspondence between "the
connections" that I have seen m. Nicholas Ware. In his letter to his Cousin,
Wm. C.5 Dial, of Ga., of May 17, 1870, Albert5 Dial wrote that his Aunt Eliza¬
beth4 was living with her son-in-law, Mr. Griffin.
References :
1. Copy of Bible Record of Josephs. 4 and Aralinta (Choice) Dial of their
own and their parental families.
2. Wills, estate settlements and other Court House records of Laurens and
Abbeville Counties in S. C., and of Cherokee Co., Ga.
3. Census and other legal records of Talladega Co., Ala.
4. History of Cherokee Co., Ga., pp. 242 , 259 and- 260, by Rev. Lloyd G. Marlin.
5. D. A. R. Magazine - Sept. 1948 - pp. 789 to 793*
6. Cemetery records.
7. Family traditions and informative old letters.
8. Family record written by Albert5 Dial and owned by his grandson, Frank
A.7 Dial, Laurens, S. C.
9. Copy of Family Record of Dr. Wm. Hastings6 Dial, furnished by his son,
Frank A.7 Dial.
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ISAAC MALCOLM DIAL
3* Isaac Malcolm3 Dial (Hasings2, Henry Arthur1) a son of Hastings2 and
Rebecca (Abercrombie) Dial - b. Feb. 19, 1772; d. Mar. 18, 1835 in Laurens
Co., S. C.; bur. McDaniel-Dial Cem., Laurens Co.; m. 1st, Nancy Amanda
Coker, in 1801; m. 2nd, Mary (Polly) Coker, ab. 1828. Nancy Amanda Coker -
b. Mar. 24 , 1784; d. Aug. 1 6, 1827; a dau., according to tradition of William
and Honoria Garlington Coker. Mary (Polly) Coker - b. ab. 1800; d. after
I87O; a dau. of Drury Coker who, tradition says, was a son of Joseph and Mary
(Aldridge) Coker. It is said that Nancy and Polly Coker were cousins. Chil¬
dren of Isaac M. Dial, all b. in Laurens Co., S. C.:
(By 1st Mar.)
1. Rebecca4 Dial - b. in Mar. 1802; d. in 1803.
2. Hastings4 Dial - b. Dec. 5, l80k; d. in i860, Marshall Co., Texas;
m. Mary (Polly) Kill.
1. Elizabeth5 Dial - b. ab. l84l, in Texas.
2. Henry5 Dial - b. ab. 1844, in Texas.
3* Isabella5 Dial - b. ab. l8k5, in Texas.
4. Rufus5 Dial - b. ab. 1850, in Texas.
The four children listed are taken from census records. A family
record shows the first child as Emma5 Dial. If there were others
I do not have their names. It is said that Hastings4 Dial was
stabbed to death by a Negro and that his brother, Dr. William
Harrison4 Dial, killed him.
3. James Laurens4 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. Isaac Malcolm4 Dial, Jr. - see subsequent data.
5. Garlington Coker4 Dial - see subsequent data.
6. Henry Arthur4 Dial - b. May 30, 1812; named as an EXR. in his
father's will together with his brother, Garlington Coker4 Dial, of
his estate; d. of yellow fever at Charleston, S. C. before Jan. 21,
1837 on which date his brother, Garlington C.4 Dial, filed a petition
for Letters of Admn. on his estate with the Probate Court of Laurens
Co., S. C., which was granted Feb. 4, 1837, and for which bond was
signed by Garlington C.4 Dial, W. R. Farley, S. Fleming and G. W. Sul¬
livan; a return of Henry A.4 Dial was made for year 1837 by the EXR.
Since no heirs were listed it appears that he never married.
7. Mary4 Dial - b. Apr. 25, l8l4; m. 1st, Wra. Henderson; m. 2nd, John
Hall.
(By 1st Mar.)
1. Wm.5 (Boss) Henderson.
2. David Crockett5 (Crock) Henderson.
8. Benjamin Franklin4 Dial, M. D. - b. Feb. 12, I8l6; a. Sept, k, 1866;
m. 1st, Barbara Howerton; m. 2nd, Amanda Fitz Allen, Mar. 1847- It
is said, that his 2nd wife was only lk when he married her and that
her parents objected so strenuously that Dr. Frank4 Dial refused to
allow her to take her inheritance. She died at Sherman, Texas, in
1906.
(By 2nd Mar. )
1. Benjamin Franklin5 Dial, Jr., M. D. - b. Oct. 8, l8k8; d.
Dec. 31, i860; never married.
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m. 2nd, L. S. Banks, 1879*
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Frank S. Abler, Jr.
(There may have been other children)
5. Wm. Isaac5 Dial - b. June 25; 1854; d. May 30; I89O; a journalist;
never married.
4. Etta Harris5 Dial - b. Oct. 10, 1857; d. June 25; i860.
5. Lua Estelle5 Dial - b. July 25; i860; a. Mar. 25, 1884; m. D. D.
Hollingsworth .
9- Harriett4 Dial - b. Oct. 8, l8l8; m. Alex Coleman; bur. Mt. Pleasant
Baptist Cem.
1. Dr. Henry Garlington5 Coleman - b. ab. I85O; m. Mattie Fuller;
bur. Mt. Pleasant Bap. Cem.
1. Faye6 Coleman.
2. Rhetb6 Coleman.
5. Pearl6 Coleman.
4. Myrtle6 Coleman.
2. Dr. F. D.5 Coleman - b. in 1832 and d. in 1892; Laurens Co., S.
C.; m. Othello Fuller. She d. in 1892, Laurens Co., S. C.; bur.
Mt. Pleasant Bap. Cem.
5. Harry5 Coleman - b. ab. 1832, Laurens Co., S. C.; moved to Omaha,
Tex. ab. 1896.
Mattie and Othello Fuller were sisters and were said to have been
nieces of Mabra Madden.
10. Wm. Harrison4 Dial, M. D. - b. Apr. 18, 1820; d. in 1881, Marshall Co.,
Texas; m. 1st, Mary Kate (Adair) Cooke, widow of Lt. W. B. Cooke; m.
2nd, Mrs. Mary Alexander, Dec. 12, 1869 - see Harrison Co. Mar. Bk. 6,
p. 192, Marshall, Texas. Mary Kate Adair - b. ab. 1825; Huntsville,
Madison Co., Ala.; d. ab. 1867; Marshall, Texas. Dr. Harrison4 Dial
was one of the largest land owners in Harrison County. His only child
d. in infancy.
Recently I have scanned Thomas McAdory Owens' History of Alabama and
Dictionary of Alabama Biography as published by S. J. Clarke Pub. Co.,
Chicago, Ill., in I92I. In Vol. 3; P* 11; the author gives a short
biography of William Irvin Adair who was b. in Ky. and whose Uncle
John Adair was once Gov. of that State. Mr. Owens states that William
Irvin Adair who m. a Miss Jones was a Capt. in the War of 1812; moved
to Ala. in l8l8, practiced Law at Huntsville, served in the Alabama
Legislature, representing Madison Co., served as Speaker of the House
in 1823 and was elected to and served as a member of the Ala. Circuit
Court from 1832 to 1835; the year of his death in Madison County. In
listing the children of Judge Adair mention is made of his aau., Kate,
who married (1) Lt. W. B. Cooke, U. S. Army, Tuscumbia, and (2) Dr.
William Harrison4 Dial of Marshall, Texas.
11. Nancy Amanda4 Dial - b. Feb. 18, 1822; d. in 1864; m. Wm. Davenport,
Nov. 5; 1842. Wm. Daveport's bro., Dr. Jos. Wm. Davenport, m. her
sister, Isabella P.4 Dial.
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1 . Ella.5 Davenport .
2 . Lucy5 Davenport .
12. Martha Caroline4 Dial - b. May 6, 1824; d. in 1866; m. 1st, Samuel
Adams Kirby; m. 2nd, Dr. Slaughter.
(By 1st Mar.)
1. Ephriam5 Kirby, a physician.
2. Clarence5 Kirby, a physician.
3- Mary5 Kirby
13. Isabella P.4 Dial - see subsequent data.
(By 2nd Mar. )
14. Drury Thadden4 Dial - b. ab. I83O; d. July 1, I89O; m. Margaret Bolt,
Sept. 6, 1859; both bur. Bolt Cem., Laurens Co., S. C.; he served for
a number of years as Supt. of Schools of Laurens County.
l. Jane5 Dial - b. May 18, I83I; d. in infancy.
15* Louisa4 Dial - b. May 31, 1835; d. in 1913 in Laurens Co., S. C.;
m. 1st, Vm. Nelson; m. 2nd, William Hunter; all bur. Mt. Pleasant
Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens County.
(By 1st Mar . )
1. Thad5 Nelson.
2. Emma5 Nelson - m. James Leak - no issue.
3. Mary5 Nelson - m. James Boyd.
1. Eloise6 Boyd.
2. Lorie6 Boyd.
3* Mamie6 Boyd.
4 . Arthur6 Boyd .
5. Emeline6 Boyd.
6. Grace6 Boyd - m. T. E. Coleman; add: R.F.D. Waterloo, S. C.
(By 2nd Mar. )
4. John Dial5 Hunter - b. in I87O; d. in 1940, Laurens Co., S. C.;
m. 1st, Mary Braralett who d. in 1902; both bur. Mt. Pleasant
Baptist Ch. Cem.; m. 2nd, Mattie Putman.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Louise6 Hunter - m. Ross Cook.
(By 2nd Mar. )
2. Williams6 Hunter - now in Florida.
5* Lizzie Amanda5 Hunter - b. in 1872; d. in 1943; m. L. D. Bass,
D. D.; no issue; bur. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Ch. Cem.
6. Edward5 Hunter - b. ab. 1875, moved to Covington, Ky. ; was alive
when his sister, Lizzie5 died in 1948, and may be now. (1958)
Isaac Malcolm3 Dial is said to have been a man of outstanding ability,
character and standing in his community. He owned 2,600 acres of land at the
time of his death and substantial personal property, including 10 slaves.
His will, probated, Apr. 6, 1835; "was recorded in Bk. 9; pps. 68 and 69* It
is now filed in Box 19, pkg. 2, Judge of Probate Court, Laurens Co., S. C.
Legacies were provided for his 2nd and surviving wife, Mary (Polly) Dial, and
his sons, Hastings, Garlington, James, Isaac, Henry, Franklin, Harrison and
Drury4 Dial, and his daughters, Mary4 Dial, wife of Wm. Henderson, Harriett,
Nancy, Martha and Isabella4 Dial. He also willed an equal share with living
children in the residue of his estate to his unborn child - this was a dau.,
Louisa4 Dial - b. May 31; 1835* EXRS. : His sons, Garlington Coker1* Dial and
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and F. Richardson.
1800 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Isaac Malcolm Dial household: Males 1 (26-45) Females (none) 4 slaves.
Isaac M.3 Dial, a son of Hastings2 and Rebecca (Abercrombie) Dial, 1st m.
in 1801.
1810 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Isaac M. Dial household: Males 4 (under 10) 1 (26'- 45 ) Females 1 (16-26)
8 slaves.
1820 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Isaac M. Dial household: Males 3 (under 10) 4 (10-16) 1 (16-18) 1 (over 45)
Females 2 (under 10) 1 (26-45) 8 slaves.
1830 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Isaac M. Dial household: Males 2 (under 5) 1 (5-10) 2 (10-15) 1 (15-20)
1 (50-60)
Females 3 (under 5) 1 (5-10) 1 (15-20) 1 (30-40)
8 slaves.
Nancy Amanda Coker, 1st wife, d. in 1827. Isaac M.3 Dial m. Mary
(Polly) Coker, in 1827* Their son of 5 to 10, Drury4 Dial, was the 1st of
their two children. Their other child, Louisa4 Dial was b. in 1835; ab. 2
months after her father's death.
1840 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Mary Dial household: Males 1 (10-15) Females 1 (5-10) 1 (30-40) 3 slaves,
Mary Dial was willed 3 slaves by her husband. All others were willed
to his children.
1850 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Mary Dial -50“ widow - b. in S. C.
Drury T. Dial - 20 - son - b. in S. C.
Louisa Dial - 15 - dau. - b. in S. C.
i860 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Mary Dial - 60 - widow - b. in S. C.
Drury T. Dial - 30 - son - b. in S. C.
Louisa M. Dial- 25 - dau. - b. in S. C.
1870 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Mary Dial - 70 - widow - b. in S. C.
Elizabeth Dial - 28 - - b. in S. C.
Elizabeth Dial was not a child of Mary Dial. She was no doubt a relative
of her late husband who was living with and taking care of her.
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Drury T. Dial - 40 - fanner - b. in S. C.
Margaret Dial - 38 - wife - b. in S. C.
1880 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Father Mother
Born Born Born
Drury T. Dial -
50 -
farmer
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S. C.
I4ar gar et Dial -
47 -
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1850 Census
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Hastings Dial
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- b.
in
s. c.
Mary Dial
26
- wife
- b.
in
Term.
Elizabeth Dial -
9
- dau.
- b.
in
La.
Henry Dial
6
- son
- b.
in
Tex.
Isabella Dial -
5
- dau .
- b.
in
Tex.
i860 Census
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Mary Gillespie -
35
- farmer
- b.
in
Tenn.
Henry Dial
16
- son
- b.
in
Tex.
Isabella Dial -
14
- dau.
- b.
in
Tex.
Rufus Dial
9
- son
- b.
in
Tex.
Hastings4 Dial, a son of Isaac Malcolm3 and Nancy (Coker) Dial, m. Mary
Hill. After his death his wife seems to have m. a Gillespie who appears to
have died before i860.
1850 Census - Harrison Co., Tex.
Benjamin Franklin Dial
Amanda F. Dial
Benjamin Franklin Dial, Jr.
- 34 - physician - b.
- 24 - wife - b.
- 2 - son - b.
in S. C.
in Ala.
in Tex.
i860 Census - Harrison Co., Tex.
Benjamin Franklin Dial
Amanda F. Dial
Benjamin Franklin Dial, Jr.
E. C. Dial
G. W. Dial
E. H. Dial
- 44 - physician -
- 34 - wife
- 11 - son
8 - dau.
6 - son
- 3 “ dau.
b. in S. C.
b. in Ala.
b . in Tex .
b. in Tex.
b. in Tex.
b. in Tex.
Dr. Frank4 Dial, son of Isaac3 and Nancy Dial, m. Amanda Fitz Allen.
i860 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
William Harrison Dial - 40 - physician - b. in S. C.
M. C. Dial - 35 - wife - b. in Ala.
Wm. Harrison4 Dial, a son of Isaac3 and Nancy Dial, m. 1st, Mrs. Mary
Catherine4 Cooke, widow of Lt. W. B. Cooke. She was a dau. of Judge Wm. Irvin
Adair of Ala. Harrison4 Dial m. 2nd, Mrs. Mary Alexander.
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3* Janies Laurens4' Dial (Isaac Malcolm3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a son of
Isaac Malcolm3 and Nancy Amanda (Coker) Dial - b. Oct. 4, 1806, Laurens Co.,
S. C.; d. at Lavernia, Texas; bur. Lavernia Cem., near Ssn Antonio; m. 1st,
Marie Louisa Madden, dau. of Moses Madden, ab. 1939; Laurens Co., S. C.; m.
2nd, Annie Netherland, Annie (Netherland) Dial died and bur. San Marcos,
Texas. He moved to Louisiana in 1825* He served in the Louisiana Legisla¬
ture for several years. In 1893 he served as Chairman of the Texas Commit¬
tee of the Columbia Exposition at Chicago.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Martha3 Dial - b. ab. l84l, Minden, La.; d. at San Antonio; a
noted writer, author of "Kings Highway" and other works; m. John
Shook ab . i860 .
1. Judge Phillip6 (Phil) Shook - b. ab. 1862.
2. Clive6 Shook - b. ab. 1863.
3. Eva6 Shook - b. ab. 1865; m. Judge T. T. Vanderhoeven who, it
is said, was a highly useful and wealthy man.
2. James Laurens5 Dial, Jr. - b. ab. 1843, Minden, La.; d. in 1918;
served in Confederate Army; m. Jennie Carver. Jennie Carver d.
July 19, I9U6.
1. Jack6 Dial - b. Apr. 4, 1909; m. Anna Mae Dankberg, May 29;
1929; Mgr., San Jose Cem. of San Antonio; add: l8l4 Schley St.
San Antonio, Texas.
2. Eva6 Dial - b. ab. 1912; m. David Motherwell; no issue. David
Motherwell was a graduate of West Point. He was killed with
other officers in a private plane crash in flight to West Point
for a reunion of his class.
3. Augustus Addison5 (Gus) Dial - see subsequent data.
(By 2nd Mar. )
4. Clyve5 Dial.
5. Eugene Almonte5 Dial, a physician.
6. Annie5 Dial; m. Dr._ _ French, a Presbyterian minister.
7. Kirby5 Dial.
The appearance of the Christian name of Laurens in the Dial family was
no doubt because of the high esteem for Henry Laurens, perhaps a relative,
in whose honor Laurens Co., S. C. was named. Henry Laurens was President of
the Continental Congress in 1777; also, a President of the First American
Council of Safety in 1775* It is said that on a mission to Holland in behalf
of a "borning" nation that he was caught by the English and incarcerated un¬
til after the Revolution in the Tower of London. It is also said that later
on he was exchanged for Lord Cornwallis. He was bur. at Mepkin, the old
Laurens Plantation near Charleston. James Laurens, his son, who was killed
in the Revolution, was buried at his side.
3. Judge Augustus Addison5 (Gus) Dial (James Laurens4, Isaac Malcolm3,
Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a son of James Laurens4 and Maria Louisa (Madden)
Dial - b. Apr. 11, 1845, Minden, La.; served in Confederate Army; d. in
1897; bur. Uvalde Cem.; able District Judge and rancher, Uvalde, Uvalde Co.,
Texas; m. Flora Covington Woodward ab. 1873, near Uvalde.
1. Walton6 Dial - b. May 13, 1875; dec'd.; no issue.
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farmer; moved to and died at Greeley, Colorado.
1 . John 7 Maxwell .
2 . Sarah 7 Maxwell .
3 . Catharine 7 Maxwell .
4 . Charle s 7 Maxwell .
3* Stella6 Dial - b. Apr. 25> 1879 > m. Robert Scott Israel, news¬
paperman.
1. Robert Scott7 Israel, Jr. - West Point graduate and teacher;
Major General, U. S. Air Force, retired; now living in St.
Petersburg, Fla.
2. Hope7 Israel - m. Dr. Joe B. Selman, Dentist; bus. add: Nix Pro¬
fessional Bldg.; res.: 506 Castano, San Antonio, Texas.
3. Mary Addison7 Israel - b. Mar. 1922; m. 1st, W. K. Ewing, Jr.;
m. 2nd, Alan Joe Sparkman.
(By 1st Mar.)
1. William® (Billy) EwingZ# ^
2 . Robin8— Ewing.- /*■*■*-*■ ■ h/w)
( By 2nd Mar . )
3. Alan8 Sparkman, Jr.; add: 5401 Page Dr., Metairie, La.
4. Byard6 Dial - b. Mar. 23 , l88l; killed as a lad at play in a
game at school.
5. Godfrey6 Dial - b. Dec. 25* 1882; a railroad man who lived at Deni¬
son, Texas until his death; never married.
6. Grover6 Dial - b. Apr. 11, 1884; retired railroad man; no children;
lives in Pasadena, Calif.
7. Burt6 Dial - b. Nov. 17, 1886; grad. Univ. of Texas; associated with
Missouri Pacific Railway Co. until retirement; add: Delaware St.,
San Antonio, Texas; m. Agnes Chope.
1. Chope7 Dial - m. Virginia _ .
1. Stephen8 Dial.
8. Preston Hastings6 Dial - b. Jan. 28, I89O; d. Oct. 22, 1931J bur.
Mission Burial Park, San Antonio, Texas; partner in the firm of
Eberling-Dial Food Brokers with branches in Dallas, Houston and San
Antonio and elsewhere; popular civic worker and outstanding leader
with his wife in Travis Park Methodist Church of San Antonio; m.
Mamie Elizabeth Russey, dau. of James Willis and Martha (Good) Russey
- b. Oct. 15, 1895 at Mitchell, near Colorado City, Mitchell Co.,
Texas; elected Texas Mother of the Year, 1950 > world traveler and
citizen; one of the most beloved women in San Antonio in civic, pa¬
triotic and religious circles. Add: 135 Park Hill Dr., San Antonio,
Texas .
1. Virginia7 Dial - b. July 9> 1917 > San Antonio, Texas; m. Donald
Harrison Spring, from Wisconsin, Oct. 8, 1940. He is a graduate
of Purdue Univ.
1. Sharon Elizabeth8 Spring - b. June 2, 19*42, San Antonio, Tex.
2. Donald Harrison8 Spring, Jr. - b. Jan. 6, 1944, San Antonio.
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m. 1st, Jack Bruce Howard, Jr., Nov. 2, 1941, son of Jack and
Annie (Hillge) Howard; m. 2nd, Vta. Jennings Murray, June 10,
19^5* Jack Howard, Sr. was Supt. Alamo Heights Ind. School
Dist., San Antonio. The late Jack Howard, Jr. was an Ensign
in the U. S. Navy. He was a radar officer on U. 8. naval ship,
"Destroyer Strong." He was killed when this ship was sunk in
New Georgia Bay by the Japanese, July 1942.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Jack Bruce8 Howard, Jr. - b. Sept. 10, 1942.
(By 2nd Mar. )
2. Wm. Michael8 Murray - b. Sept. 5> 19^7*
3* Timothy Good3 Murray - b. June 2, 1950.
4. Kathryn Laurens8 Murray - b. June 1, 1955.
3* Pre ston Hastings7 Dial, Jr. - b. Oct. 31, 1928, San Antonio;
not married; B. A. Degree, Univ. of Texas, 1954; LLB, Univ. of
Texas Law School, 1954; granted privilege of serving one year
as Briefing Lawyer for Supreme Court of Texas because of high
scholastic attainment in Law School; now serving as Ass’t. Dist.
Attorney of Bexar Co., Texas; (1958) effective Jan. 1, 1959 >
private practice of law, San Antonio; at time this book goes to
press the marriage of Preston Hastings7 Dial, Jr. and Miss Sue
Copeland, 'dau. of Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Copeland, is pending;
add. until new house is finished: 135 Park Hill Dr., San Antonio,
Texas. Dr. Kenneth Copeland is pastor, Travis Park Methodist
Church of San Antonio.
ISAAC MALCOLM DIAL, JR.
4. Isaac Malcolm4 Dial, Jr. (Isaac M.3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a son of
Isaac M.3 and Nancy Amanda (Coker) Dial - b. Oct. 14, 1808; d. Feb. 17, 1886;
m. Jane Patton, Apr. 23> 1829* Davidson Co., Tenn., where he was living with
his maternal uncle, James Giddings Coker; bur. Old Davidson Cem., Erath Co.,
Texas, on Husk Creek. Jane Patton - b. Sept. 12, 1810 in Tenn.; d. Feb. 7>
I89O ; bur. Old Davidson Cem. She was a dau. of Alexander and Jane (Starr)
Patton. Alexander Patton was a son of Matthew snd Rebecca (Barnett) Patton,
Jr.
1. Alexander Patton5 Dial - b. Feb. 19, 1830, Fayette Co., Tenn.; d.
Mar. 28, 1831.
2. . Garlington Coker5 Dial, II - see subsequent data.
3. Nancy Amanda5 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. Harriett E.5 Dial - b. May 20, 1836, Limestone Co., Ala; d. July 5>
1890, Erath Co., Texas; m. ____ _ Kelly.
1. Ida6 Kelly - m. George Simer.
1.
Clara7
Simer - m.
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2.
Laura7
Simer.
3.
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Howell .
2. Ada6 Kelly - m. John Ritter.
1. John7 Ritter.
2. Opal7 Ritter.
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5* Jane Isabella1 2 3 4 5 Dial - b. Dec. 29; 1838; d. Mar. 1, 1846 in Limestone
Co., Ala.
6. Benjamin Franklin5 Dial, II - b. Feb. 23; l84l; d. Nov. 26, 1847,
Limestone Co., Ala.
7. Isaac Malcolm5 Dial, III - b. Dec. 23; 1842; d. Jan. 6, 1843, Lime¬
stone Co., Ala.
8. Henry Arthur5 Dial - b. Apr. 16, 1844; d. Mar. 6, 1846, Limestone
Co., Ala.
9. Martha Caroline5 Dial - b. May 10, 1848, Limestone Co., Ala.; d.
Sept. 30, 1910, Konava Pottawatomie Co., Okla. ; m. Z. J. Love, Dec.
22, 1891 ; no issue; crippled by polio in childhood; she had to use
crutches until death.
10. Thomas5 Dial - b. Feb. 28, 1852; d. Sept. 22, 1852, Cherokee Co.,
Texas
11. Samuel M.5 Dial - b. Feb. 27; 1854, Henderson Co., Texas; d. Jan.
15; 1930; Ada, Pontotoc Co., Okla.; m. Missouri P. (Zoe) Jenkins,
Dec. 1, 1899; Erath Co. - see Mar. Records at C. H., Stephenville,
Texas .
1. Harriett6 Dial - m. _ Garner.
2. Bessie6 Dial.
3. Jewell6 Dial.
4. Grace6 Dial.
5. Frank6 Dial.
Isaac M.4 and Jane (Patton) Dial, Jr., had twelve children, one of
whom died in infancy, Dec. 22, 1846, in Limestone Co., Ala. It is be¬
lieved that the deaths of several of their children in this County was due
to what we now call Polio.
2. Garlington Coker5 Dial, II (Isaac M.4 Jr., Isaac M.3, Hastings2, Henry
Arthur1) a physician and son of Isaac M.4 and Jane (Patton) Dial, Jr. - b.
Feb. 11, 1832, near Charleston, S. C., where his parents and his father's
brother, Henry Arthur4 Dial, were living at that time; d. June 17, 1917;
Commanche Co., Texas; m. Mary Jane Wright in 1858, Rusk Co., Texas. Mary
Jane Wright - b. ab. l84l in Term.
1. Isaac M.6 Dial - b. Aug. 23; l86l, in Texas.
2. Jackson6 Dial - b. Mar. 6, 1866, in Tarrant Co., Texas; m. Miss
L. M. Bull, July 19; 1896, Commanche Co., Texas.
3. Arthur R.6 Dial - b. June 22, I87I, Tarrant Co., Texas; m. Almenta
• Dougherty.
1. Almon7 Dial.
4. Elbert Roy6 Dial - b. ab. 1874, in Texas; m. Nettie Lowry.
5. Garlington C.6 Dial - b. ab. 1877, in Texas; m. Nora Morris.
6. Mary J.6 Dial - b. ab. 1879; in Texas.
7. Amy6 Dial - b. ab. 1880, in Texas; m. _ Loop; add: Abilene,
Texas .
There may have been other children whose names I do not know. The
first six children listed above appear in family census records.
The name of Amy6 (Dial) Loop was given to me by Mrs. J. E. Balmer
of Hawaii. Some of these data are from old records of Geo. W. Dial
of Detroit, Mich., a graduate of Harvard University.
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3* Nancy Amanda5 Dial (Isaac M. 4 Jr., Isaa,c M.3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1)
1st dau. of Isaac Malcolm4 and Jane(Patton) Dial, Jr. - b. Nov. 9, 1833,
near Charleston, S. C.; d. May 21, I.909, Erath Co., Texas; m. Thomas Gaines
Vernon, duly 19, 1858, Rusk Co., Texas. Thomas Gaines Vernon - b. Dec. 2,
1824; d. Aug. 1864.
1. Malcolm Graham6 Vernon - b. Mar. 10, 1861; d. Feb. 2, 1936; m. Emma
Levis, June 23; 1892.
1. Rhea J. 7 Vernon; add: Fort Worth, Texas.
2. Kate7 Vernon - m. Manns ; add: 604 S. Denton St., Gaines¬
ville, Texas.
3. Rose7 Vernon - m. Miers Johnson; add: Carlsbad, N. M.
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2. Albert6 Vernon - b. ab. 1863.
3. Isaac Garlington6 Vernon - b. Sept. 14, 1864; m. Mary E. Cantvell,
Oct. 26, 1890 at Stravn, Palo Pinto Co., Texas.
1. Dorothy'' Vernon - b. ab. 1893.
2. Malcolm7 Vernon - see subsequent data.
2. Malcolm7 Vernon, Isaac Garlington6 Vernon, Nancy Amanda5 Dial (Isaac M.4
Jr., Isaac M.3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a dau. of Isaac Garlington and
Mary E. (Cantvell) Vernon - b. May 24, 1895; Stravn, Texas; m. John Edvin
Balmer, Apr. 14, 1917* John Edvin Balmer - b. Mar. 7; 1894; son of Thomas
Albert and Susan (Holliday) Balmer. Their add: 1880 Laniloa Place, Wahiava
Oahu, Havaii.
1. Elizabeth Susan8 Balmer - b. May 28, 1918; m. Frederick Clifford
Gardner, May 26, 1959- Frederick Clifford Gardner - b. Jan. 2, 1915*
1. Elizabeth Clifford9 Gardner - b. Mar. 1, 1940; m. Steven Freder¬
ick Sabo of Sonoma, Calif.
1. David10 Sabo - b. Nov. 11, 1958
2. Edvin Harvey9 Gardner - b. Jan. 5; 1944.
3. Frederick Joseph9 Gardner - b. Apr. 16, 1951*
2. Marjorie Vernon8 Balmer - b. Sept. 16, 1919; m. Peter De Poe, Feb. 5,
1937* Peter De Poe - b. in 1914.
1. Diana Vernon9 De Poe - b. Jan. 28, 1958*
2. Antoinnette9 De Poe - b. Apr. 4, 1941.
3. Roberta Susan9 De Poe - b. Feb. 2, 1946.
4. John Edvin9 De Poe - b. Oct. 25, 1947-
Malcolm7 Vernon (Mrs. J. E. Balmer) has provided all data on the Isaac M.4
Dial, Jr. family and descendants. She said that her grandfather Dial, a lavyer
and farmer, rode on horseback from Limestone Co., Ala. to Rusk Co., Texas, in
1849 and that shortly after the 1850 census of Limestone Co. vas taken he
reached home and moved his family to Texas. There is a Probate Record in Box
31 at the Cherokee Co. C. H. at Rusk, Tex. of Isaac M.4 Dial, Jr. having on his
petition, been appointed guardian for his minor children in the Dec. Term of
Court, 1851. He listed his minor children as Garlington C.° Dial, 19, Nancy5
Dial, 18, Harriett5 Dial, 15, and Martha C.5 Dial, 9* ln his petition he said
that there va3 considerable property willed to them by their grandfather, Isaac
M.3 Dial, dec'd., representing a minimum value of $3,000.
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1.850 Census - Limestone Co., Ala.
Isaac M. Dial - 40 -
farmer
- b.
in
S. C.
Jane Dial - 37 -
wife
- b.
in
Term.
Garlington Dial - 17 -
son
- b.
in
S. C.
Nancy A. Dial - 15 -
dau.
- b.
in
S. C.
Harriett Dial - '12 -
dau.
- b.
in
Ala.
Martha C. Dial - 2 - dau. - b. in Ala.
Isaac M.4 Dial m. Mary Jane Patton. Four children between Har¬
riett5 and Martha C.5 Dial died of what we now know as polio.
i860 Census - Rusk Co., Texas
Isaac M. Dial
- 50 -
farmer
- b.
in
S. C.
Jane Dial
- 48 -
wife
- b.
in
Term.
Harriett Dial
- 22 -
dau.
- b.
in
Ala.
Samuel M. Dial
- 5 -
son
- b.
in
Tex.
i860 Census - Rusk Co., Texas
(New Danville Post Office)
Garlington C. Dial - 27 - farmer - b. in S. C.
Mary Dial - 19 - wife - b. in Term*
Garlington C.b Dial, II, m. Mary Jane Wright. Their i860 census
showed a dau., age 1, b. in Texas, but the name was not legible.
1880 Census - Comanche Co., Texas
(8th District)
Garlington C. Dial
Born
- 46 - physician S. C
Father
Born
. S. C.
Mother
Born
Tenn.
Mary J. Dial.
- 38 - wife
Tenn
. Tenn.
Tenn.
Isaac M. Dial
l8 - son
Tex.
S. C.
Tenn.
Jackson Dial
- 14- - son
Tex.
S. C.
Tenn.
Arthur Dial
8 - son
Tex.
S. C.
Tenn.
Elbert Dial
6 - son
Tex.
S. C.
Tenn.
Garlington Dial
3 - son
Tex.
S. C.
Tenn.
Mary J. Dial
- 3 mo. ~ dau.
Tex.
s. c.
Tenn.
Since the name of the 1st dau. of Garlington C.5 and Mary Jane (Wright)
Dial was not legible in their i860 census, and since I do not have their
I87O census and since other children were b. after 1880, it is probable that
they had other children.
i860 Census - Rusk Co., Texas
(New Danville Post Office)
Thos. G. Vernon - 35
Nancy A. Vernon - 24
Cally Vernon - 12
John B. Vernon - 11
Miles E. Vernon - 10
James Vernon - 9
Adelia (Dee) Vernon- 7
Robert Vernon - 6
Thomas G. Vernon - 10 mo
merchant
-
b. in
Tenn.
wife
-
b. in
S. C.
his
dau.
-
b. in
Term.
his
son
-
b. in
Term.
his
son
-
b. in
Tenn.
his
son
-
b. in
Tex.
his
dau.
-
b. in
Tex.
his
son
-
b. in
Tex.
their son
_
b. in
Tex.
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name wa3 Martha Jane Chi sum.
1880 Census - Commanche Co., Texas
(8th District)
Father Mother
Born
Born
Born
Nancy A. Vernon
-
46 - -widow- S. C.
S. C.
Term.
Malcolm Graham Vernon
19 - son
- Tex.
Tenn.
S. C.
Albert Vernon
-
17 - son
- Tex.
Tenn.
S. C.
Isaac Garlington
Vernon -
15 - son
- Tex.
Tenn.
S. C.
Nancy Amanda5 (Dial)
Vernon's
husband,
Thomas G.
Vernon,
d. in Aug.
1864. Their son, Isaac G.6 Vernon was b. the next month. Malcolm Vernon
(Mrs. J. E. Balmer) is this son's daughter.
GARLINGTON COKER DIAL
5. Garlington Coker4 Dial (Isaac M.1 2 3 4, Hastings2, Eenry Arthur1) fourth son
of Isaac Malcolm3 and Nancy Amanda (Coker) Dial - b. Apr. 20, 1810, Laurens
Co., S. C.; d. of malaria in winter of 1861-2 near Hearne, Texas; m. Pamela
Scogen in 1848, Caddo Parish, La. Pamela Scogen - b. in l8l8, Conecuh Co.,
Ala.; d. in 1874, a dau. of John and Mary Long (Moseley) Scogen. Captain
Garlington Coker4 and Pamela (Scogen) Dial are bur. in the old cem. at
Marshall, Texas, where a large monument has been erected to their memory.
1. Mary Isabella Hastings5 Dial - see subsequent data.
2. Martha Caroline5 Dial - b. in Sept. 1850, in Texas; d. in 1877;
Dr. John Sims Carrington, a physician who died in 1885.
1. Pauline6 Carrington - b. in 1876; d. Apr, 24, 1953 > Dallas,
Texas; no further record.
3. Anna Margaret Greer5 Dial - b. Dec. 25;. 1853 > in Texas; d. Sept.
24, 1933 in Fla.; m. Wm. Hearne, May 27 > 1871. Wm. Hearne - b.
Jan. 50, 1850 in Ala.; d. Aug. 14, 1890.
1. Lorenzo Dial6 Hearne - b. ab. 1872; m. Eula Randle of Houston,
Texas, Oct. 24, 1894.
2. Wm. Garlington6 Hearne - b. ab. 1876; a lawyer; m. _
Vaughn of Fort Worth, Texas, Mar. 5; 1896.
3. Jackson Leonard6 Hearne - b. ab. l878>
1. Leonard7 Hearne, Jr., dee 'll. Vv , j,
4. Idalea6 Hearne - b. ab. 1882; m. Charles Brooman-White . Mrs.
Charles6 Brooman-White, a widow, lives at 7 Green St., Park
Lane W. 1, England. (1958)
1. Col. Richard7 Brooman-White.
Most of these data on the Ann Margaret Greer5 Dial family and
descendants will be found on p. 64 in the Hearne Family Geneal¬
ogy by a William Hearne, published in 1907* and in records
shared with me by Mrs. Margaret7 Scruggs Carruth of Dallas.
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both dec'd.
1. Robert6 Dial, Jr.
2. Wm." Hastings6 Dial - m. Ethel Louella Haynie; d. in 1945*
Mrs. Dial's add: 815 Drexel, San Antonio, Texas. (1958)
1. Arthur Hastings' Dial - b. Nov. 10, 1942, lives with
mother.
2. Mary Lou7 Dial - b. June 10, 19_ _ ; lives with mother.
5 • Martha Earnshaw6 Dial .
There are probably a number of descendants of Robert Gar¬
lington5 Dial of whom I have no record.
1. Mary Isabella Hastings5 Dial (Garlington C.4, Isaac M.3, Hastings2,
Henry Arthur1) oldest child of Capt. Garlington Coker4 and Pamela (Scogen)
Dial - b. Feb. 29; 1848, Harrison Co., Texas; d. Oct. 2, 1928, New York
City; bur. beside her husband, Oakland Cem., Dallas, Texas; m. Major James
Briscoe Scruggs, Sept. 14, 1865, Robertson Co., Texas; moved to Dallas ab.
1870. James Briscoe Scruggs - b. Oct. 12, 1835; Scott Co., Ky.; d. May 10,
1910 in Dallas, Texas; son of Gross Franklin and Ann Mackall (Briscoe)
Scruggs; commissioned Major, Jvd. Miss. Confederate Regt. in the War Be¬
tween the States; supervised construction of the "Houston and Texas Central
Ry." from the Gulf to North Texas; headed his own Transfer Co. in Dallas
for many years prior to his death.
1. Gross6 Scruggs - a. in infancy.
2. Gross Robert6 Scruggs - b. Jan. 5; 1868, on a plantation near
Hearne in Robertson Co., Texas;, d. Oct. 2, 1939 in Dallas; bur.
Oakland Cem. at the foot of his parents; m. Marian Stuart Price,
Nov. 11, I89O, at Dallas, Texas
1. Margaret Ann7 Scruggs - b. Feb. 18, 1892, Dallas, Texas; m.
Raymond P. Carruth, June 6, 1912; at Dallas. Raymond P.
Carruth - b. Jan. 27; 1885; Dallas, Tex; d. in Fla., Jan. 30,
1945; son of Capt. Walter Carruth. Capt. Walter Carruth - b.
Feb. 1, 1826, Scottsville, Ky. ; d. Feb. 5; 1897; Dallas, Tex.;
m. Anne Amanda Worthington, May 5; 1866. Mrs. Carruth resides
at 3713 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas 19; Texas. (1958)
1. Walter Scruggs8 Carruth - b. July 15; 191^-i Peggie
(Margaret) Louise Wilson, dau. of Lt. Col. A. C. and ,
Amanda (Preuss) Wilson; AMay 16, 1920; no issue; add:
36IO Congress, Dallas, Texas. (1958)
2. Stuart Briscoe'7 Scruggs - b. Dec. 14, 1894, Dallas, Texas; m.
Bess (Elizabeth) Taluetha Thornton, widow of Arthur Aschner,
Mar. 31, 1939; add: 3715 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas 19, Texas.
(1958)
3. Ethel Hastings6 Scruggs - m. Wm. W. Dunklin, Nov. 6, 1907; al Del¬
ias; author of the excellent book, "The Scruggs Genealogy," pub¬
lished in 1923. Mr. Dunklin d. in 1953* Mrs. Dunklin's add: 39
Fifth Ave., New York City 3, New York. (1958)
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Garlington Coker4 Dial grew up in Laurens Co . , S. C. In a letter from
his father he was requested to look after the welfare of his younger bro¬
thers and sisters. He kept this trust by remaining single until the last of
his younger brothers and sisters were educated. He was an EXR. of his
father' s, Isaac M.3 Dial, estate with his brother, Henry Arthur4 Dial in
Laurens Co., S. C. Upon Henry Arthur4 Dial's death, in Jan. 1837, he also
served as EXR. of his brother's estate. Later on he moved to Ala. where he
lived for a brief period before he settled in Harrison Co., Texas. He lived
for many years on his plantation, ab. 7 miles west of Marshall. He was a big
land owner in Harrison and other Texas Counties. He studied law and engi¬
neering and designed the C. H. and other public buildings at Marshall. He
was a deeply religious man and was a member of the Old School Presbyterian
Church, and a Moderator. He organized and served as the Capt. of a Company
in the Texas State Militia, and joined Capt. Cook in protecting early Texas
settlers from marauding Indians. The Militia, in his day, was similar to and
a forerunner of the world famed Texas Rangers.
Margaret 7 (Scruggs) Carruth, in writing of her father said:
"Gross Robert6 Scruggs inherited his father's physical, characteristics
except the color of his large eyes which were a deep brown. He was educated
at the Univ. of the South at Sevanee, Tenn., securing his cap and gown in 3
months, a scholastic record never before nor since equalled. His fraternity
was Delta Tau Delta, and he majored in engineering, mathematics, science and
languages.
"He was identified with every civic improvement in Dallas and served
many years as secretary of the earliest "Citizens Ass'n." He was Co-Chairman
with Joe Kendall of the "Liberty Loan" drives during World War I. He was on
the early Linz Award Committee; a Trustee of the City Nat'l. Bank and later
of the First Nat'l. Bank; Trustee of First presby. Church of which he was a
member; a charter member of many social clubs (including Dallas Country
Club, Brookhollow, Dallas Athletic CLub, and Chesterfield) and an original
stockholder in the State Fair of Texas; a member of the Idlewild, and founder
of "Gross R. '’Scruggs Co. Gen. Insurance Managers" a firm at one time of
greatest scope and importance in the Southwestern field.
"He was noted for his shrewd, analytical judgment, quick, clear vision,
almost uncanny foresight in real estate values; intelligent and intellectual
understanding, humanitarian sympathies and benevolences (literally not per¬
mitting his right hand to know what and to whom his left gave to all unfor¬
tunates). His was a generous, cooperative spirit - greatly and widely be¬
loved .
"My father, Gross Robert6 Scruggs, was honored by Hereditary membership
in the Society of the Cincinnati in the state of Virginia - a signal honor
which by inheritance his son, Stuart Briscoe7 Scruggs succeeded and will
transmit to Walter Scruggs8 Carruth, as his successor, having no children
of his own. His antecedent ancestor, Capt. Gross Scruggs, of Bedford Co.,
Va., served on Gen. Washington's staff. My father was a Sgt. in the
"Riflemen, " a Company of the Texas State Militia composed of young Dallas
bachelors from 1886 to 1890."
Stuart Briscoe' Scruggs is a grad, in the School of Architecture and
Engineering of Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, Pa., "an institution established in
1866 to provide an education in the learned professions and in the technical
branches of knowldge." He served in the U. S. Navy in Brest, France and
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North Africa in World War I. He is Manager of the Scruggs Price Co., Ins.,
402 Latimer, Dallas, Texas.
Margaret Ann7 Scruggs (Mrs. Raymond P. Carruth) was educated at Cowart
Hall, Dallas, Texas, Misses Kirk's and Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pa.,
with BA and MA in Psychology and Sociology (scholarship student) (1943-44)
SMU, Dallas. She studied Art under Frank Reaugh, and is an heraldic artist,
an etcher of international reputation, and an illustrator (in line drawings
and water colors) of numerous feature magazine articles as well as horticul¬
tural and genealogical books and family "Trees," charts, et al. She is also
an author and lecturer, an instructor and a counsellor.
Many signal honors have been bestowed upon Margaret7 (Scruggs) Carruth;
Honorary Memberships and many offices (local, state and national) in her 4
major fields of endeavor, namely, Art, Bible, Genealogy and Gardening.
"Who's Who in America" and various Blue Books and other similar publications
give details of her clubs and achievements, too numerous to record here.
In the field of Art, etchings by Margaret Ann7 Scruggs are in the great
museums of the USA and in USA Embassies abroad. Her place in the Graphic
Arts is assured by the acceptance of her "Independence Hall - Phila." for the
Joseph Pennell Memorial Show to which some 6,000 etchers of the world sent
examples of their work and six were chosen. Also her (Etching) Book Plates
are in the museums of our National Capitol by invitation and many competitive
shows have given her technical rank second only to John Taylor Arms.
The same meticulous care is given in the field of gardening. She is Co-
Editor (Author) with her noted mother, Marian Price (Mrs. Gross Robert
Scruggs), and illustrator of numerous magazine articles, as well as "Garden¬
ing in the South and West" (Doubleday) - and is currently writing a book on
horticulture which will be used, as its title suggests, by those "Beyond the
Novice in Gardening." It contains unique program material for garden clubs
or study groups that supplements her former work used by the Nat. Council of
Garden Clubs as their "Five Courses in Flower Shows" with "Handbook" and man¬
ual, all written by her and accepted by the Nat. Council Board in 1945 for
the training of personnel to present and evaluate horticultural material, es¬
pecially as shown in Flower Shows competitively. The development of interest
in flower arrangement throughout the world was largely if not entirely the
result of the efforts of Margaret Ann7 Scruggs (Mrs. R. P. Carruth).
Walter Scruggs8 Carruth, son of Margaret Ann7 (Scruggs) and her late
husband, Raymond P. Carruth, is a grad, of Southern Methodist Univ. of Dal¬
las and studied Business Administration at Washington and Lee Univ. at Lex-
inton, Va. In World War II he operated out of New Orleans, La., the trans¬
porting by tug and barge of high octayne gasoline from the Texas ports to
Fla., via water-coastal canal and Gu3.f of Mexico, then shipped to European
ports for use of our USA Armed Forces. Walter Scruggs8 Carruth is a designer
of apartment and other buildings in connection with which he has distinguished
himself. Since neither he nor his uncle, Stuart Briscoe7 Scruggs nor his gr-
Aunt Ethel Hastings6 Scruggs (Mrs. Wm. W. Dunklin) have been blessed with
children the surnames of the above distinguished Scruggs and Carruth families
will vanish with this generation's branch, but even so, "their good works
will follow them."
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Garlington C. Dial household: Males ? (20-50) 1 (30-40)
Females 1 (10-15) 1 (15-20) 8 slaves
Garlington Coker4 Dial did not marry until ? 848 . In 1840 he vae 30
years of age. Since he promised his father to look after the other chil¬
dren until they were grown it is certain that he was a bachelor in 181-0
and that relatives were living with him.
1850 Census -
Harrison Co.,
Texa
s
Garlington Coker Dial
40
«.
farmer
- b.
in
S. C
Pamela Dial
-
32
-
wife
- b.
in
Ala.
Mary Dial
-
2
-
dau.
- b.
in
Tex.
i860 Census -
Robertson Co.,
Texas
Garlington Coker Dial
50
-
farmer
- b.
in
S. C
Pamela Dial
-
42
-
wife
- b.
in
Ala.
Mary Dial
-
10
-
dau.
- b.
in
Tex.
Martha Dial
-
9
-
dau.
- b.
in
Tex.
Anna Dial
-
7
-
dau.
- b.
in
Tex.
Robert Dial
-
5
-
son
- b.
in
Tex.
Data concerning Capt. Garlington Coker4 Dial and his descendants were
obtained from Mrs. Margaret7 (Scruggs) Carruth of Dallas, the Scruggs Gen¬
ealogy, Mrs. Malcolm'’ (Vernon) Balmer of Hawaii, The Hearne Family Geneal-
ogy, old papers and letters from Mrs. Jennie6 (Hellams) Sweeny, willed to
her by the late Mass Emma McSwain5 Dial, and other sources.
ISABELLA P. DIAL
15. Isabella P.4 Dial (Isaac Malcolm3, Hastings2, Henry Arthur1 2) a dau.
of Isaac Malcolm3 and Nancy (Coker) Dial - b. June 26, 1827; d* June 26,
I89I, her birthday, at her residence at Tyler, Texas; m. Joseph W. Daven¬
port, M. D., Dec. 14, 1848, Marshall - see Mar. Bk. 3, p. 53* Harrison Co.,
Texas. Dr. Jos. W. Davenport - b. Sept. 27, 1826; d. Oct. 14, 1901, Tyler,
Smith Co., Texas; son of Charles and Sara (Gary) Davenport.
1. Rebecca Adelle5 Davenport - b. in lo50; d. in 1896; m. J. C.
Harley; lived in Denver; bur. at Tyler.
2. Willie5 Davenport - b. in lopP ; u. in 1858.
3. Joseph5 Davenport - b. in 1g54; d. in 1372, a West Point Cadet.
4. Lelia May5 Davenport - b. May 1, I0J6, Tyler, Texas; d* Apr. 3,
1921 ; bur. at Tyler; m. John Pinckney Patterson, Oct. 12, 1873*
John Pinckney Patterson - b. Oct. 16, 1847, Coosa Co., Ala.; d.
June 26, I9H, Tyler, Texas.
1. Hattie Belle6 Patterson - b. in 1876; m. John Blythe Mayfield,
June 20, 1899. John B. Mayfield - d. Sept. 28, 1921; bur. at
Tyler, Texas.
1. Jack. H' '’ting”7 T-'ayf.ield - b. Bov. 18, 1907; Capt. Medical
Air Cor;'-, in World War II: honor graduate, Tulane Univ.,
New Orleans, La..
2. Lelia Isabella7 Mayfield - b. Dec. 3> 19H*
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3. Pinkney Lucile6 Patterson - b. in 1880; m. ~ Caldwell.
4. Joe Davenport6 Patterson - b. in 1882; m. Marie Hogan.
5* Pearl6 Patterson - b. in 1886.
5. Wm. C.5 Davenport - b. in 1858; d. and bur. in Florida, 1924; m.
Carrie Benson of Conn.
6. Amanda M.5 Davenport - b. May 5, i860; d. June 17, 1893; m. T'hos.
Alfred Johnson; bur. at Tyler, Texas.
1. Cora Isobel6 Johnson - m. Dr. L. E. Smith.
2. Thos. Lafayette6 Johnson - m. Nell Rowland.
3. Davenport6 Johnson - b. Mar. 28, I89O; m. _ Manon, Paris,
France .
7. Charles5 Davenport - b. Mar. 2, 1862; m. Grace Formis, Denver,
Colo.; d. and bur. in Old Mexico, 1906.
1. Harley6 Davenport.
2. Joseph6 Davenport.
3 • Milton6 Davenport .
4. Grace6 Davenport - m. L. A. Walker
These 4 children may not be recorded in the order of their births.
8. Mary Isobel5 Davenport - b. July 19, 1866; d. in 1934; m. 1st, Col.
Thos. R. Bonner; m. 2nd, Charles Taylor Bonner, a widower; bur. at
Tyler, Texas. Chas. T. Bonner had a dau. , Frances Bonner, by his
1st wife, Frankie Murchison.
(By 1st husband)
1. Thos. R.6 Bonner, Jr. - m. Azalie Durst.
2. Herndon6 Bonner - m. Josephine Quigley.
(By 2nd husband)
3. Davenport6 Bonner - b. in 1902; d. in 1924.
Data concerning the Jos. W. and Isabella4 (Dial) Davenport family and
descendants as of April 29, 1943, were set forth in a letter to Miss Emma
McSwain5 Dial of Laurens Co., S. C., a gr-granddau. of Martin2 Dial, from
Mrs. John B.6 Mayfield, whose add. was 1311 W. Oakwood, Tyler, Texas. Mrs.
Mayfield wrote "Miss Emma" that her paternal grandfather, John Manning Pat¬
terson, was b. in S. C. Nov. 14, 1817 and that he m. Harriett Caldwell
Saunders, a widow of Thomas M. Saunders, and moved to Tyler in 1848. She
said that they bought the first residence in the city limits, a two room
log house, to which was added two more rooms.
Sources of data on the Isaac Malcolm3 Dial Families:
1. Letters and verified records from Margaret (Scruggs) Carruth, 3715
Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, Texas. (1958)
2. Family records of Malcolm Vernon (Mrs. J. E. Balrner), 1880 Laniloa
Place, Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii. (1958)
3. Family records assembled by Troy Jones of Laurens, S. C. including
tombstone legends recently copied by him. (1958)
4. Family papers willed to and shared with me by Jennie Hellams (Mrs.
Robert P. Sweeny) 8 Melrose, Chevy Chase 15, Maryland. (1958)
5. George Leland Sumners book, "Newberry Co., S. C., 1950."
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MARY DIAL
5. Mary3 (Molly) Dial (Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a dau. of Hastings2 and Re¬
becca (Abercrombie) Dial - b. ab. 1774, Laurens Co., S. C.; d. after 185O; m.
Mabram (Mabra) Madden, a son of John and Susannah Madden of Laurens County.
Mabra Madden - b. ab. I77O; d. after I85O. He and his family were members of
Mount Pleasant Bap. Ch., organized in 1826. The church joined the Reedy Rive
Bap. Ass'n. in Sept. 1826. He vas one of the three delegates in the Ass'n.
from the Mt. Pleasant Church. Children, all b. in Laurens Co., S. C.:
1. John4 Madden - b. ab. 1802 ; in. Sims.
2. Mabra4 Madden, Jr. - b. ab. 1805; d. in 1882; m. a cousin, Mary Ann
Madden, a dau. of William Madden. Children, all b. in Laurens County
1. Louisa E.5 Madden - b. ab. 1845.
2. Martha5 Madden - b. ab. 184-5 > a twin of Louisa E.5 Madden.
5. Patrick Hastings5 Madden - b. ab. 1845; ro. Lavina
1. Arthur A.6 7 Madden.
4. Florence5 Madden - b. ab. 1847.
5. Tenlo 0.5 Madden - b. ab. 1852.
6. John5 Madden - b. ab. 1855*
5. Mary Ann4 Madden - see subsequent data.
4. Jane4 Madden - b. ab. 1812; m. Benjamin Martin.
Mary3 (Dial) and Mabra Madden had several other children but I am unable
to identify them.
5. Mary Ann4 Madden, Mary3 Dial (Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a dau. of Mabra
and Mary3 (Dial) Madden - b. ab. 1810; d. ab. 1858; bur. Mt. Pleasant Bap.
Ch. Cem., Laurens County; m. Rev. Wm. B. Boyd, a son of James and Elizabeth
Curtis (Parker) Boyd. Rev. Wm. B. Boyd - b. ab. 1810; d. ab. I87O; m. 2nd,
Lucinda Paine. He vas bur. at Poplar Springs Bap. Ch. Cem, Children, b. in
Laurens Co., S. C.;
(By 1st vife)
1. Mary Jane5 Boyd. - see subsequent story of her family.
2. James Harrison5 Boyd - b. ab. 1855; m. Jane Austin.
5. Williamson5 Boyd - b. ab. 1858; d. in 1865; m. Agnes Lane.
1. William6 Boyd.
2. Laurence6 Boyd.
4. John Young5 Boyd - b. ab. 1840; m. Jane Henderson.
1. John6 Boyd.
2. James6 Boyd.
5. Masten Wade6 Boyd.
4 . Bud6 Boyd .
5. Mol lie6 Boyd.
6. Athella6 Boyd.
7. Sarah (Sallie)6 Boyd.
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1. Thomas® Hill - m. Lou Neel.
2. Lena® Hill - m. James Neel, a brother of Lou Neel.
6. Sarah (Sallied Boyd - b. ab. 1845; m. Madison Martin.
l. Mary Jane5 Boyd, Mary Ann4 Madden, Mary3 Dial (Hastings2, Henry Arthur1)
a dau. of Rev. Win. B. and Mary Ann4 (Madden) Boyd - b. in 1853; d. in 1925;
m. Wesley W. Fowler, son of John and Elizabeth (Pinson) Fowler. Wesley W.
Fowler - b. in 1831* Laurens Co., S. C.; d. in 1863; killed near Charleston
in the War Between the States; bur. Mt. Pleasant Bap. Ch. Cem. Children,
all b. in Laurens Co., S. C.:
1. Susan Rodella® Fowler - b. June 17* 1854; d. Sept. 50, 1927; m.
Sidney L. Madden, a son of a cos., Mabra and Elizabeth (Neely)
Madden, June 11, 1873* Sidney L. Madden - b. Sept. 28, 1840; d.
Feb. 19* 1920. Children, all b. in Laurens County:
1. Wm. W.7 Madden - b. ab. 1875; d. Feb. 28, 1929; Lidia Bagwell.
2. Claude'" Madden - b. ab. 1877; never married.
3. John Pat" Madden - b. ab. 1879; d. Dec. 15* 193^; h. Elizabeth
Agnes Cooley, Sept. 25* 1904.
1. Della Estelle8 Madden - b. Aug. 26* 1905*
2. Rosa Lee8 Madden - b. Oct. 1, 1906.
3. John Walter8 Madden - b. Feb. 4, 1908.
4. James Houston8 Madden - b. Dec. 30* 1910.
5. Mary Elizabeth8 Madden - b. Apr. 25* 1913-
6. Hollis Earl3 Madden - b. Feb. 10, 1915 ♦
7. Claude8 Madden - b. Oct. 9* 191&*
8. Wm. Pat (Bill)8 Madden - b. Apr. 3* 1921*
9. Joe Robert8 Madden - b. Feb. 20, 1927*
4. Cecil L.7 Madden - b. ab. I89I; d. Feb. 25* 1936; m. 1st, Ina
Traynham; m. 2nd, Hazel Bolt.
5. Bessie7 Madden - b. ab. 1893; J* P* Coates.
6. Paul7 Madden - b. ab. 1896; m. Ethel Medlock.
There were no doubt other children of Sidney L. and Susan
Rodella® (Fowler) Madden who died in infancy.
2. William Wesley® Fowler - b. ab. 1855; Widow of James C. Moore
whose maiden name was Lucinda Henderson.
1. Lou Belle7 Fowler - b. Mar. 4, 1893; d. in 1913; ni. Henry
Hendrix .
1. Lou Belle8 Hendrix - b. in 1913* twin of Anna Belle8
Hendrix .
2. Anna Belle8 Hendrix - b. in 1913; M. Corkle.
1. Dennis9 Corkle.
2 . Gary9 Corkle .
2. James Welsey7 Fowler - b. Dec. 31* 1896; m. Neva Fuller, June 1,
1921.
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1. James Wesley8 Fowler, Jr. - b. Oct. 10, 192 5.
2 . Dorl s Lou8 Fowler - b , June 22 , 1928 .
3« Bobbie Ann8 Fowler - b. Sept. 22, 1932.
3. John Wiley6 Fowler - b. in 1857; d. in 1930; m. 1st, Josephine King
in 1890.
1. Mamie7 Fowler - b. in l8Q2; m. Dr. W. C. Thompson of Laurens Co.,
S. C.
2. Nannie7 Fowler ~ b. in 1894; d. in 1928; m. Troy Moore.
3. Jennie7 Fowler - b. in 1898; m. James T. Miller of Laurens.
4. Ada^ Fowler - b. in 1901; d. in 1927; never married.
5. Ona'" Fowler - b. in 1908.
4. Mary Elizabeth6 Fowler - b. in 1862; d. in 1937; m. William Reid ab.
I89I. William Reid d. ab. 1911.
1. Cora7 Reid - b. in 1893; m. John Casper Smith.
2. Willie7 Reid - b. ab. 1895; moved to Charlotte, N. C.
3. Lucille7 Reid - b. ab. 1898; m. 1st, Asa Teague; m. 2nd, _ _
White .
4. Lois'" Reid - b. ab. 1900; m. Wharton Fuller.
5. Ada6 Fowler - see subsequent story of her family.
5. Ada6 Fowler, Mary Jane5 Boyd, Mary Ann4 Madden, Mari’6 Dial. (Hastings2,
Henry Arthur1) a dau. of Wesley W. and Mary Jane5 (Boyd) Fowler - b. Mar. 18,
l86_; d. May 9, 1937# at home of a dau., Ethel Jane Austin (Mrs. J. W.
Eubanks), Columbus, Lowndes Co., Miss.; bur. at Tabernacle Cem. after ser¬
vices at the First Bap. Ch., conducted by Rev. J. D. Franks and Rev. J. H.
Newton; m. William Anderson Austin in 1887* Wm. Anderson Austin - b. June
22, 18 66, Greenville Co., S. C.^ d. Nov. 23# 1933; hur. Sandy Springs Bap.
Ch. Cem., near Simpsonville in Greenville County.
1. Ethel Jane7 Austin - see subsequent family story.
2. Neva Rosalie7 Austin - b. Apr. 22, I89O; d. Sept. 21, 1910; m. Dr.
A. C. Pennington, Dec. 15# 1909*
3. Sue Clair 7 Austin - b. Dec. 23# I89I; d. in 1957; m. H. Berry Howell,
Dec. 6, 1914.
1. Martha Louella8 Howell - b. Nov. 29, 1916; m. Arthur Montgomery
Rife.
2. Ada Will8 Howell - b. Apr. 13, 1920; ra. Erwin C. Boone, June 11,
1938.
1. Herschell Erwin9 Boone - b. Apr. 9# 1939*
2. Mary Clair9 Boone - b. June 1, 1942.
3. Dianne9 Boone - b. Feb. 10, 1946.
3. H. Berry8 Howell, Jr. - b. Apr. 8, 1923*
4. Baby Sister8 Howell - b. Nov. 19, 1928; d. Nov. 24, 1928.
4. Clyde Wm.7 Austin - b. Oct. 9# 1893; d. Apr. 20, 1922.
5. Ralph'" Austin - b. May 20, 1896; d. Dec. 27# 1896.
6. Mary7 Austin - b. Jan. 31, 1898; m. G. L. Smith.
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2. Janune8 Smith.
7. Wade We sley 7 Austin - b. Aug. 20, 1900; m. Vivian Anderson.
1. Martha8 Austin.
2. Rachel8 Austin.
3* Anderson8 Austin.
1. Ethel Jane 7 Austin, Ada6 Fovler, Mary Jane5 Boyd, Mary Ann4 Madden,
Mary3 Dial (Hastings2, Henry Arthur1) a dau. of Wm. Anderson and Ada6
(Fovler) Austin - b. Aug. 29, 1888; m. John Wood Eubanks, Nov. 24, 1910.
John Wood Eubanks - b. in 1888; add: Columbus, Miss.
1. Marie Louise8 Eubanks - b. Nov. 17, 1911) m. Laurie Moseley, Jr.,
St. Petersburg, Fla., Sept. 16, 1939* Laurie Moseley - b. in 1913*
They reside at 9715 Kilarney St., Dallas 18, Texas.
1. Laurie9 Moseley - b. May 21, 194-0.
2. Katherine Vanstory9 Moseley - b. Feb. 6, 1944.
3. Susannah Marie9 Moseley - b. Feb. 28, 1952.
2. John Wood8 Eubanks, Jr., - b. Aug. 17, 1913 j m. Julia Staples, Sept.
23, 1954.
1. .Wayne9 Eubanks - b. Dec. 23, 1938.
3. William Sutin8 Eubanks - b. Jan. 3, 1916; m. Ida May Wade, Mar. 3,
1936.
1. Jerry Austin9 Eubanks - b. Mar. 19, 1937*
2. Ethel Marie9 Eubanks - b. ab. 1939*
3. Jane3 Eubanks - b. ab. 1941.
4. George Washington8 Eubanks - b. Mar. 19, 1919) m* Nelda Irene North-
cutt, Dec. 5, 1940.
1. George Washington9 Eubanks, Jr. - b. Jan. 25, 1948.
5. Edith Carolyn8 Eubanks - b. June 6, 1923) d. June 19, 1925*
6. Clyde Virgil8 Eubanks - b. May 11, 1926; m. Jeanne Stephens.
7. Elizabeth Ann8 Eubanks - b. Jan. 11, 1931) m* Eddie B. Byars, Mar.
14, 1948.
Most of the descendants of John and Ethel Jane7 (Austin) Eubanks live
in their native Miss. My record of Mabra and Mary (Dial) Madden's descen¬
dants was assembled and documented by Marie Louise8 Eubanks (Mrs. Laurie
Moseley, Jr. ) and her mother. While there may be some errors in the record
I am certain that in the main it is true to fact.
1810 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Mabra Madden household: Males 2 (under 10) 1 (26-45)
Females 3 (under 10) 1 (26-4-5)
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Mabra Madden - 80 - farmer - b. in S. C.
Mary Madden - 76 - •wife - b. in S. C.
Mary3 (Dial) Madden, known as Mollie, was a dau. of Hastings2 and Re¬
becca (Abercrombie) Dial.
I85O Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Mabra Madden, Jr. -
45
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S. C.
Mary A. Madden
33
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wife
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S. C.
Loui sa Madden
7
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S. C.
Martha Madden
7
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b. in
S. C.
Patrick H. Madden -
5
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S. C.
Florence Madden
3
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S. C.
I87O Census
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Mabra Madden, Jr. -
65
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b. in
S. C.
Mary A. Madden
54
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wife
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b. in
S. C.
Louisa Madden
25
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b. in
s. c.
Florence Madden
19
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b. in
s. c.
Tenlo 0. Madden
18
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s. c.
John Madden
17
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s. c.
Patrick H. Madden -
22
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son
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Lavina Madden
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Arthur H. Madden 4
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in S. C.
Mabra4 Madden, Jr. was a grandson of Hastings2 and Rebecca (Abercrombie)
Dial.
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PART IV
DAVID DIAL
POSSIBLE GRANDSON OF MARTIN DIAL
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DAVID DIAL
David.1 2 3 4 Dial ( _ _ 3, _ _ 2, ______ 1 ) b. ab. 1817 in Tenn. ; d. after
I87O in Henderson Co., Tenn.; m. Susan Jones of Tenn. whose mother's name
was Judey Jones. It is my surmise that David4 Dial, was a son of James3 and
Sarah (Stoddard) Dial, and a grandson of Martin2 and Chrystie (Abercrombie)
Dial. One of David4 Dial's grandchildren has written me that, as she re¬
members, she is confident the surmise is correct. Another grandchild writes
that David4 Dial's father's given name was "Haston." If she is correct, I
am convinced that David4 Dial was a son of Hastings3 and Nancy (Adams) Dial
who were married in Hopkins Co., Ky. in May, 1811. There was a Martin3 Dial
in Hopkins Co. who married Mary Redman in Apr. 1809, and an Isaac3 Dial who
married Rebecca Fike in Mar. 1813. These three surely must have been sons
of James or Isaac2 Dial, both of whom were sons of Henry Arthur1 and Isabella
(Hastings) Dial. Tradition is that they remained in N. C. when their widowed
mother and their brothers, Hastings and Martin, and their sister, Isabella2
Dial, moved, in ab. 1767, to the Laurens Dist. of S. C. Tradition is that
James and Isaac2 Dial later on moved to >Tenn.
According to his 1870 census, as was true of most men of his day,
David4 Dial could not read or write. It is therefore easy to understand
how his son, Haston5 Dial's name could have been a derivation from the name
of an Uncle Hastings3 Dial, or possibly a grandfather by that name, unless
as I believe, his grandfather's name was James. James3 Dial., a son of Mar¬
tin2 Dial, of S. C. had among his sons, David, James, Isaac and Hastings4
Dial. An 82 year old grandson of David4 Dial wrote that he knew his grand¬
father had a brother by the name of Isaac. There can be no question at all,
it seems to me, that David4 Dial, was a gr-gradson of Henry Arthur1 and
Isabella (Hastings) Dial. Children of David4 and Susan (Jones) Dial, all b.
in Tenn:
1. "Pet"5 Dial - b. ab. 1843; m. George Sims.
2. James Brit5 Dial - b. ab. 1847; in* Lucy _
1. Nancy6 Dial - b. ab. 1867.
3. William R.5 Dial - b. ab. 1849; m. Caroline ; some nephews
say that the Wm. R.5 Dial family moved from Henderson Co., Tenn. to
Dunklin Co., Mo., and then settled in West Texas where he lived out
b.is days.
I. Benjamin6 Dial.
4. Wiley Haston5 Dial - b. ab. 1851; d. July 26, 1908, in a hospital at
Hot Springs, Ark.; bur. Senath Cera.., Senath, Dunklin Co., Mo.; m.
Mary Ann Powers ab. 1877 in Lexington, Henderson Co., Tenn. Mary
Ann Powers - b. Dec. 2, 1853 in Tenn.; d. Dec. 12, 19H; bur. beside
her husband in Henderson Co., Tenn. Rev. W. Haston5 Dial was a far¬
mer and pastor of the Senath, Mo. Missionary Baptist Ch. for ab. 25
years. His nephew, Walter D.s Dial, of Springdale, Ark., and his son,
J. Richard6 Dial, of Baton Rouge, La., have written me that he "was a
"powerful preacher" who did a world of good.
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1. J. Richard.6 Dial - b. Jan. 10, l88l, near Senath, Mo.; m. 1st,
Della B. Cook, Senath, Mo., Aug. 10, 1902; m. 2nd, Wilma Ann
Alsup, Sept. 18, 1931 ; no issue. Della B. Cook - b. Aug. 10,
1833, near Senath. Wilma Ann Alsup - b. Aug. 20, 1909. J.
Richard6 Dial's add: 2322 Sherwood Dr., Baton Rouge, La. (1958)
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Wiley A.7 Dial, a physician - b. July 9; 1904, Senath, Dunk¬
lin Co., Mo.; id. Marjorie Mae Hagler, June 12, 1915; Dodson,
La.; res. add: 20 66 Nicholson Dr.; bus. add: 2101 Government
St., Baton Rouge, La. (1958)
1. Wiley Ray8 Dial - b. May 5; 1941.
2. James Michael8 Dial - b. July 7, 1945-
5. Patrick Francis8 Dial - b. Dec. 17, 1950*
2. David Haston6 Dial - b. Sept. 6, 1883, Rector, Clay Co., Ark. ; d.
Aug. 11, 1907.
5. Nancy Amanda (Sis)5 Dial - b. ab. 1853; m. Andrew (Andy) Long.
6. Martin Andrew5 Dial - see subsequent data.
7. Albert H. (Dee)5 Dial - b. ab. 1859; in Tenn.; m. 1st, a widow by
the name of Dial who probably was his sister-in-law: m. 2nd, Maggie
Dial who d. ab. 1955; a dau. of his 1st wife; he moved from Tenn. to
Pilot Point, Denton Co., Texas, where he lived until death; it is
said that by his two marriages he had 21 children among whom were:
1. Oscar6 Dial - lives near Houston, Texas.
1. Dewey7 Dial.
2. Charles6 Dial.
3. Brit6 Dial - last known add: Pauls Valley, Okla.
4. Lucille6 Dial - m. Charles _ _ ; add: Archer City, Texas.
5. Freely6 Dial - ro. _ Leaman; she is said to have been the
21st child.
I regret not having been able to reach by mail or telephone any
of Albert H.5 Dial's children for family data.
8. George W.5 Dial - b. ab. 1863; his family moved from Henderson Co.,
Tenn. to Dunklin Co., Mo.; d. ab. 1900; no record of wife and chil¬
dren.
MARTIN ANDREW DIAL
6. Martin Andrew5 Dial (David4, _ 3, _ 2, _ 1) a son of
David4 and Susan (Jones) Dial - b. Mar. 20, 1S56, in Tenn.; moved to Texas
in 1902; d. Apr. 24, 1916, Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas; bur. Newhope Cem.,
Ivanhoe, Texas; m. 1st, Alice Jane Wells in Tenn.; m. 2nd, Dora Ann Weath¬
erford, in Tenn. Martin A.5 Dial was a farmer and an expert penmanship
teacher for many years. He was deeply religious, an outstanding leader in
the Baptist Church.
(By 1st Mar.)
1. Walter D.° Dial - b. Aug. 5; 1876, Dunbar, Tenn.; m. 1st, Anna
Josephine Whiteley, Nov. 4, 1900. She d. Dec. 19, 1925; 2nd,
Corda May Highland, Aug. 3; 1929* Walter D.6 Dial lives at
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He owns 140 acres of land, and at 83 drives a tractor and raises
stock. Throughout his adult life, until 1910, he served as Supt.
of Schools in northwest Ark. Counties.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Alice 7 Dial - b. Dec. 10, 1901; m. W. F. Kelly.
2. Jessie7 Dial - b. Sept. 22, 1903; m. Dayne Alvis.
3. Fred7 Dial - b. Feb. 26, 1905; no further record.
4. Gladys7 Dial - b. Sept. 14, 1907; m. Tom Hielenf elt-A^
5* Ralph Haston7 Dial - b. Oct. 9, 1909.
6. Floyd 7 Dial - b. Dec. 30, 1912.
7. Pearl Addielea7 Dial - b. July 17, 1915; m* Levis Todd.
8. Samuel Ray7 Dial - b. July 2, 1918; deceased.
(By 2nd Mar. )
9. Walter7 Dial, Jr. - b. Sept. 6, 1930; m. Jenett Kohn.
10. Josephine Anna7 Dial - b. Jan. 7; 1933; id. Edward Stutts.
2. Curry6 Dial - b. in Tenn. ab. 1878; d. in 1904; m. Laney _ ;
no issue; d. soon after marriage, Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., Texas; "bur.
Newport Cem. at Ivanhoe.
3. Pearl6 Dial - b. Sept. 28, 1884 in Tenn.; d. Sept. 5, 1927, on
arising from family prayers at Crowell, Foard Ca, Texas; bur. at
Crowell; m. Marvin Bishop Oldham ab. 1902, at Paris, Lamar Co.,
Texas; add: 2o00 Crest, Wichita Falls, Texas
1. Orville7 Oldham - b. near Paris, Lamar County; d. in infancy.
2. Harmon7 Oldham - b. at Tulip, Fannin Co., Texas; d. in infancy.
3. Ardis7 Oldham - b. and d. in infancy in Fannin County.
4. Euel Martin7 Oldham - b. in Fannin Co.; m. Ruby Weaver, Foard
Co., Texas.
5. Hampton7 Oldham - b. in Fannin Co.; ra. Dorothy Wood, Jar,. 19,
1938, Sunset, Texas; add: 2501 Paulson, El Monte, Calif. (1958)
6. Joe Martin7 Oldham - b. in Fannin Co.; never married; d. Feb. 11,
1936, Sunset, Texas; bur. at Crowell.
7. Violet Rene7 Oldham - b. in Fannin Co.; m. D. L. Grisby in 1938
at Sunset, Texas; add: Rt. 2, Bowie, Montague Co., Texas.
8. Uvell7 Oldham - b. in Foard Co., Texas; m. Louise Bradbury, Jan.
1, 1942, Wichita Falls, Texas; add: 3108 Brighton Blvd. , Denver,
Colo.
Data on the above family was provided by Marvin B. Oldham and
his present wife. I have omitted dates of birth of all children
since they were not certain of some.
(By 2nd Mar . )
4. Grover6 Dial - b. ab. 1887; d. young.
5. Allie6 Dial - b. ab. 1889; d. young.
6. Robert6 Dial - b. Jan. 27, 1892; d. and bur. Wylie, Texas, in 1945;
m. 1st, Mary Hannah Bramlett; m. 2nd, Mary Catherine Worth.
(By 1st Mar.)
1. Mary Helen7 Dial - d. at age of 9 months.
2. Evelyn'' Dial - b. June 21, 1913; Hugo, Okla. ; m. E. B. Morgan,
Nov. 8, 1930, Sayer, Okla.; add: P. 0. Box 102, Wylie, Denton
Co., Texas. (1958)
1. Kenneth Glenn8 Morgan - b. Aug. 5; 1932, McKinney, Collin
Co., Texas; ra. Peggy Jean Mosier, Jan. 24, 1953; Sherman,
Grayson Co., Texas.
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3* Billie Frances8 Morgan - b. July 5; 1935; a twin; m. Tommie
Joe Clark, Aug. 18, 1950, Wylie, Texas.
1. ‘Terry Kay9 Clark - b. July 27, 1955.
2. Gary Steven9 Clark - b. Sept. 18, 1956.
4. Marilyn Joy8 Morgan - b. Oct. 23; 1938, McKinney, Texas; m.
Jerry Rich, Feb. 24, 1958.
5. Jerry Mac8 Morgan - b. June 25; 1941; Sherman, Texas; lives
with parents at Wylie.
6. Linda Dianne8 Morgan - b. Sept. 7, 1947; lives with parents.
3. Edgar F . r Dial - b. Mar. 3; 1922, Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas; m.
1st, Inez McCuen; m. 2nd, Margaret Louise Farrell, Apr. 1, 1945;
m. 3rd., Lillie Mae Miles, June 5; 1957; 2nd wife died in child¬
birth; add: 2125 Sharon Dr., Garland, Texas.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Edgar David8 Dial.
(By 2nd Mar. )
2. Rodney Taylor8 Dial - b. Dec. 31, 1956.
4. Claudie Ray'’ Dial - b. Jan. 3; 1926, Aubrey, Denton Co., Texas;
a twin brother of Maudle Fay'’ Dial; add: Wylie, Texas.
5* Maudie Fay'’ Dial - b. Jan. 3; 1926; a twin; m. Jesse James House-
wri glit ; ad.d: WTylie, Texas.
1 . Betty8 Housewri ght .
2. Sue8 Housewri ght.
3. Leroy8 Housewri ght.
4. Charles8 Housewright.
6. Earl Henry7 Dial - b. Oct. 4, 1928, at Aubrey; m. Dorothy Cook;
Add: Wylie, Texas.
1. Carolyn8 Dial.
2. Lynn8 Dial.
3. Donald8 (Donny) Dial.
7. Carrie6 Dial - b. Mar. 27; 1895; Siloan Springs, White Co., Ark.; in.
Wm. J. Laney, Sept. 30, 1910, Paris, Texas; moved to Seymour, Baylor
Co., Texas, in 1915; husband engaged in ranching and farming; add:
Rt. 3, Seymour, Texas. (195&)
1. Ruby Gertrude7 Laney - b. July 21, 1911; Paris, Texas; m. Charlie
Armstrong, Aug. 5; 1926 at Seymour; add: Seymour, Texas.
1. Jeffie Joy8 Armstrong - b. Mar. 10, 1935 at Seymour; m. Tommy
Shaw in 1952.
1. Jeffie Ann9 Shaw - b. May 7, 1953 at Tyler, Smith Co.,
Texas.
2. Tommie Jo9 Shaw - b. Apr. 2, 1954; at Seymour.
2. Edna Pauline7 Laney - b. Nov. 1, 1920 at Seymour; m. Gaines Ed¬
wards at Seymour in June, 1939*
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3* Billy Joe/ Laney - b. Nov. 18, 1924, at Seymour; in. Glenna Lou
Ward at Seymour, June 22, 1944.
1. Billy Ward8 Laney - b. Dec. 20, 1948 at Seymour.
8. Edgar6 Dial - b. ab. 1898, Springdale, Ark.; m. Mary Miller; he is
dec 'd.
9. Flossie6 Dial - b. in 1902, Springdale, Washington Co., Ark.; vas
brought with parents to Bonham, Texas, when five weeks old; m.
Eutus U. Stroud, Sept. 14, 1918; add: 6l2 N. Maxey St., Sherman, Tex.
1. Hulen 7 Stroud - b. Oct. 7, 1919; Nora Mae Leonard, Apr. 11,
1949; works at Perrin Air Force Base at Sherman, Texas, where he
resides.
2. Alma C.r Stroud - b, Aug. 15, 1921; in. Jesse C. Williams, Dec.
23, 1939, Durant, Okla; husband connected with Safeway Stores;
add: 208 Marguerita Dr., Garland, Texas.
1. Bonnie Wayne8 Williams - b. Nov. 22, 1945.
3. Floyd C.'" Stroud - b. June 22, 1924; m. Patricia Florentine, July
10, 1953; works at Perrin Air Force Base, Sherman, Texas.
1. Johnny Allan8 Stroud - b. Apr. 2, 1954.
2. Joe Lynn8 Stroud - b. July 9, 1955*
3. Dixie Lee8 Stroud - b. Jan. 2, 1957-
4. Nathan James7 Stroud - b. Sept. 5? 1927 > Jennie Whiting, May
28, 1949; he works at Perrin Air Force Base and lives in Sherman,
Texas .
5. Alice Mae7 Stroud - b. Dec. 24, 1929 ; killed in automobile acci¬
dent in 1946; a high school senior at time of death.
6. Billy Charles7 Stroud - b. Oct. 24, 1955; works at Temco Aircraft
Corp. at Grand Prairie, Texas; resides with sister at 208 Marguer¬
ita Dr., Garland, Texas,
10. Jeff6 Dial - b. ab. 1904 near Bonham, Texas; m. Lillie Morgan.
11. Jewell6 Dial - b. ab. 1906, near Bonham, Texas; m. Edward Vought;
add: 118 N. Highland Ave., Sherman, Texas.
1. Leonard Martin7 Vought - b. Aug. 19> 1926; m. Doris Jennie Riley.
1. Elliott8 Lynn Vought - b. Jan. 24, 1955*
2. Karl Martin8 Vought - b. Feb. 19, 1955*
2. Edward Lynn7 Vought - b. Oct. 24, 19^5*
12. George6 Dial - b. ab.- 1908, near Bonham, Texas; m. Minnie Sanders;
resides in Calif.
13. Henry V.6 Dial - b. Sept. 13, 1910, Paris, Lamar Co., Texas; m.
Leola Parker, McKinney, Collin Co., Texas; add. at new residence af¬
ter Jan. 1, 1959 - 1741 Westway, Garland, Texas. Henry V.6 Dial is
connected with Temco Aircraft Corp. at Garland and owns interest and
participates in the management of The American Tool and The Automatic
Welding and Supply Companies of Garland.
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2. Vivian7 Dial - b. and d. in 1943.
14. Bonnie Fae6 Dial - b. Aug. 6 , 1912, near Bonham, Texas; m. Onice 0.
Wilson, Oct. 26, 1928, Denton Co., Texas; add: 324 Dulin St., Sher¬
man, Texas .
1. Mary Alice7 Wilson - b. Aug. 29; 1931; Denton County, Texas.
2. Onice Ewell7 Wilson - b. Feb. 12, 1934, Denton Co.; m. Marl
Lavon Haze, June 30, 1936 at Sherman, Texas; is a student at
Texas Technological College, Lubbock, Texas.
3. Robert Joe'" (Bobby) Wilson - b. Apr. 20, 1936, Collin Co., Tex.
m. Wanda Lue Bideon, Dec. 31, 1957 > works for S. W. Bell Tel.
Co. in Dallas; add: 3132 Sumter, Dallas, Texas.
4. Dorothy Jean1" Wilson - b. June 29, 1951; lives with parents at
324 Dulin St., Sherman, Texas
15. Mary Edna6 Dial - b. June 12, 1915, near Bonham, Texas; m. 1st, Lee
H. Hall, Nov. 25, 1933, Seymour, Texas; m. 2nd, Grady Turley, Aug.
31, 1946 at Howe, Grayson Co., Texas; 1st husband, a Capt. of Uni¬
ted Air Lines was killed with all aboard when a bomb exploded that
had been planted in the luggage of a passenger by her son to col¬
lect a large insurance policy he had taken out on her on a flight
out of Denver a few years 'ago. Mrs. Grady Turley’s add. is 1437
5. Crockett, Sherman, Texas.
(By 1st Mar.)
I. James Lee7 (Jimmy) Hall - b. Dec. 4, 1944, Seymour, Texas
I am indebted to Walter D.6 Dial, J. Richard6 Dial, Henry V.6 Dial,
Edgar F.7 Dial, Carrie6 (Dial) Laney, Flossie6 (Dial) Stroud, Jewell6
(Dial) Vought, Bonnie Fae6 (Dial) Wilson and Mary Edna6 (Dial) Turley
and other descendants of David4 and Susan (Jones) Dial for data on their
family and progeny.
1870 Census - Henderson Co., Tenn.
(Lexington Post Office)
David Dial
Susan E. Dial
W . Haston Dial
Nancy Amanda Dial
Martin A. Dial
Albert H. Dial
George W. Dial
Judey Jones
- 53 - farmer - b.
- 47 - wife - b.
- 19 “ son - b.
- 17 - dau. - b.
- 13 - son - b.
- 11 - son - b.
7 - son - b.
70 - her mother- b.
in Tenn.
in Tenn.
in Tenn.
in Tenn.
in Tenn.
in Tenn.
in Tenn.
in Tenn.
1870 Census - Henderson Co., Tenn.
(Lexington Post Office)
James Brit Dial
- 22
- farmer
- b.
in
Tenn.
Lucy Dial
- 31
- wife
- b.
in
Tenn.
Nancy Dial
- 3
- dau.
- b.
in
Tenn.
William R. Dial
- 21
- farmer
- b.
in
Tenn.
Caroline Dial
- 26
- wife
- b.
in
Tenn.
Benjamin Dial
- 2
- son
- b.
in
Tenn.
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The three above Dial families lived on adjoining farms. It seems ob¬
vious that James B. and Wm. R.b Dial were sons of David4 Dial. David4 Dial
according to his census, could not read or write. Tradition is that he was*
born in South Carolina and that his son, Haston5 Dial, was named for David's
brother, Hastings4 Dial.
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PART V
SOME OF MARTIN DIAL'S POSSIBLE KIN
AND THEIR DESCENDANTS
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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
JEREMIAH DIAL
1. Jeremiah1 Dial - b. in Ireland; immigrated to America with his family in
1772 to Charleston, 3. C.; later moved to Newberry Dist. and acquired 250
acres, Craven Co., S. C. from King George III, Aug. 31, 1774 - see Grant Bk.
52, p. 552, Sec. of State, Columbia. . .100 acres for himself and 50 each for
his three sons, John2 Dial, Jeremiah2 Dial, Jr., and William2 Dial, all four
of whom served in the Revolution - see subsequent documentation. According
to Jeremiah1 Dial's will his wife's given name was Margaret. His son, John2
Dial, was dec'd. before Jeremiah1 Dial's will was written, which accounts
for the absence of his name in it. It has been fairly well established that
the three grandchildren named in the will were children of John2 Dial, dec'd.
The will is as follows:
"The State of South Carolina )
Newberry District )
"In the name of God Amen - I Jeremiah Dial of the State and District afore¬
said being weak in body but of Sound Sense and Memory and calling to Mind the
Mortality of all flesh, and Knpwing that it is appointed of God for a] 1 men
Once to die do make this my last Will and Testament in the following Manner
(Viz) first and principally I recommend my soul to God and my body to the
earth to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner at the discretion of
my Executors hereafter Named, and of such property or Goods and chattels as
it has been pleased God to Bless me with, I give devi.se and dispose of as
follows first I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Margaret Dial the one
third part of all my Estate both real and personal to her and to be at her
disposal for ever --
"Secondly I give and bequeath unto my Grand Daughter Margaret Dial one Hundred
Dollars to be paid her at Twelve Months after my Decease. Thirdly I give and
bequeath Unto ray Son William Dial the sum of five shillings Sterling to be
paid out of my Estate
"Fourthly, I give a.nd bequeath Unto my son Jeremiah Dial the sum of five
shillings Sterling to be paid him out of my Estate
"Fifthly I give and bequeath Unto my Daughter Margaret Ingram wife of George
Ingram the sum of five Shillings to be paid out of my Estate -
"Sixthly I give and bequeath Unto Jane Boyd wife of John Boyd five Shillings
Sterling to be paid out of my Estate
"Seventhly I give and bequeath Unto Sally Hopper the wrife of Hugh Hopper five
shillings Sterling to be paid out of my Estate -
"Eightly after all my Just Debts is paid and the Legacys above willed and be¬
queathed, the Ballance of all my Estate Real and personal I give and bequeath
Unto my Two Grand Sons Namely David Montgomery Dial and Jeremiah Dial to them
and their Heirs for ever to be Equally divided between them and I do hereby
appoint my beloved wife Margaret Dial, David Montgomery and William Lavender
my whole and sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament and declare
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this and. no other to he my last Will and Testament -- Witness my hand and
Seal this first day .of January One Thousand Eight Hundred and five and in
the Twenty Ninth Year of the Independence of the United States of America --
Ms
Jeremiah x Dial (SEAL)
mark"
"Signed Sealed and Acknowledged in the present of Archibald McMillan,
John Hopper, Alexander Hopper - Recorded in Will Book "H" Page 114. Recor¬
ded May 9th, 1817. Test. Jas. Farnandis, 01®., Proved November 4th, 1805-
Test. Samuel Lindsey, O.N.D. Box 6 Pkg 15 Est 129, Newberry Co., S. C."
Children of Jeremiah1 Dial were:
1. John2 Dial - see subsequent data.
2. William2 Dial - m. Nancy Aitchenson of Fairfield Co., S. C.; no
further record.
5. Jeremiah2 Dial, Jr. - see subsequent data.
4. Margaret2 Dial - m. George Ingrain.
5. Jane2 Dial - m. John Boyd.
6. Sally2 Dial - m. Hugh Hopper.
There may have been other cMldren whose names are not known. All
of the six children listed, except John2 Dial, received legacies
from their father. Three fatherless cMldren of John2 Died, did
likewise, were remembered in their grandfather's will, namely,
Margaret3, David3 and Jeremiah3 Dial.
1790 Census - Newberry District, S. C.
William Dial household: Males 5 (over 16) 1 (under 16) Females 7
Wm.2 Dial was a son of Jeremiah1 Dial. It is ray surmise that Ms
father and mother and possibly his late brother, John2 Dial's widow were
living with him and included in the above 1790 census.
JOHN DIAL
1. John2 Dial (Jeremiah1) a son of Jeremiah1 and Margaret Dial - b. in Ire¬
land; d. ab. 1790, Newberry Dist. (now County), S. C.; m. Mary Montgomery ab.
1782.
1. Margaret3 Dial - no further record.
2. David Montgomery3 Dial - see subsequent data.
5. Jeremiah3 Dial - see subsequent data.
It appears that John2 Dial was married only a few years before he died,
and that he probably had no other children. John Dial's estate in Newberry
appears in Will Book A, p. 142: "Ordinary's Court held Oct. 17, 1791..„that
letters of administration be granted Mary Doyle (sic) as admlMstratrix of
the estate of John Doyle (sic) on Nov. 13, 1791. Appraisers shown property
by Ms widow Mary Doyle (sic) on Nov. 13, 1791- Also in Will Book A, p. 149:
estate of John Doyle (sid) deceased, administratrix MARY DIAL, (sic) 1791-
Sales bill dated 1792 shows among purchasers were Jeremiah Dial (sin) and
Mary Dial. "
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3* David Montgomery3 Dial (John2, Jeremiah1) a son of John and Mary (Mont¬
gomery) Dial - b. Oct. 9, 1785, Newberry Dist., S. C.; moved to Greene Co.,
Ala. in 1819 where he ran a grist mill; moved ab. 1830 to Sumter Co., where
he operated a 1,000 acre plantation on which the town of Emelle, Ala. is lo¬
cated; d. May 24, 1834, Sumter Co., Ala.; m. Jennette Spence, Jan. 9, 1806,
Newberry Co., S. C. Jennett Spence, a dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth (Boyd)
Spence, imigrants from Belfast, Ireland, to Newberry Dist., S. C. - b. Oct.
1; 1783> Newberry Dist.; d. May 2k, 1855, Sumter Co., Ala. David M.3 Dial
was one of the managers of 2nd Battalion, 38th Regt. Ala. State Militia in
1823. David M.° and Jennette (Spence) Dial were old line Presbyterians.
Their children until 1819 were b. in Newberry Co., S. C. and all after that
date were b. in Greene Co., Ala.
1. Mary4 Dial - b. Oct. 30, 1806; d. Jan. 6, 1837; Thomas N. Buford
by Rev. J. H. Gray, Mar. 7, 1836 - see Sumter Co., Ala. Mar. Bk. 1,
p. 30.
2. Margaret4 Dial - b. Sept. 14, 1808; d. Apr. 9, l88l, twin of Eliza¬
beth4 Dial; m. John W. Kerr, Dec. 20, l8?6 - see Greene Co., Ala.
Mar. Bk. A, p. 53.
3. Elizabeth4 Dial - b. Sept, 14, 1808; d. Sept. 26, 1842; m. Wm. T.
Fulton, June 26, 1826 - see Greene Co., Ala. Mar. Bk. A, p. 43. Wm.
T. Fulton - b. in 1799 in Ky.
4. Joseph R.4 Dial - b. Mar. 21, l8ll; d. Apr. 3» 1885; m. Emily Ann
Eliza Woodward, Aug. 29, 1845 - see Sumter Co., Ala. Mar. Bk. 1, p.
33^.
1. Emma5 Dial - b. ab. 1847.
They no doubt had several other children. Emma5 Dial, 1st child,
was their only child in their 1850 census.
5* Nancy4 Dial - b. Dec. 2, 1812; d. May 1, 1866; a twin; m. Benjamin J.
Mitchell, Jan. 26, 1832 by Rev. J. H. Gray - see Greene Co., Ala. Mar.
Bk. B, p. 28. Benjamin J. Mitchell - b. in 1809 in S. C.
6. John4 Dial - b. Dec. 2, 1812; d. Sept. 5; 1815; a twin bro. of Nancy4
Dial; bur. in S. C.
7. Sarah4 Dial - b. Mar. 4, 1815; d. Apr. 10, 1886; m. William Kerr,
Jan. 26, 1832, in a double wedding ceremony with her sister, Nancy4
Dial, by Rev. J. H. Gray, according to a story in the Greene Co.
Gazette; wedding recorded Mar. Bk. B, p. 28, Greene Co., Ala. William
Kerr - b. in 1804 in Ky.
8. Mary4 Dial - b. Nov. 12, l8l6; named for a dec'd. sister; d. Feb. 2,
1827; bur. in Greene Co., Ala.
9. John W.4 Dial - see subsequent data.
10. Jeremiah H.4 Dial - see subsequent data.
11. Rebecca4 Dial - b. Apr. 30, 1823; h. Apr. 30, 1901; m* George Rix by
Rev. J. Hadden, Jan. 31; 1842 - see Sumter Co., Ala. Mar. Bk. 1, p.
246. George Rix - b. Dec. 6, 1808 in Vt.; d. Mar. 20, 1892.
1. Susan5 Rix - b. Dec. 13, 1842, Sumter Co., Ala.; d. Aug. 12, 1884;
m. Rev. Henry Matthew Colli sson, Apr. 13, 1871* Rev. Mr. Colli s-
son - b. Dec. 6, 1842; d. Aug. 18, 1884.
1. Charles Fison6 Collisson - b. ab. 1875; Keokuk, Iowa; out¬
standing editor in Fla. and in Minneapolis, Minn, on the Tri¬
bune staff and in latter years he operated "Newspaper and
Magazine Features," 72 Penn. Ave., Crestwood, Tuckahoe 7; N.
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I feel sure that George and Rebecca4 (Dial) Rix had other children,
we have been advised that Chas. F.6 Colli sson has a bro. at Denver,
Colo, and that he himself vas m. and has a dau. It is a pity that
We should not be able to record the names of all members of his own
and his parental families since he did more research and wrote more
history of Jeremiah1 Dial and his progeny than all others combined.
It appears that he is dec'd. Letters to him to all possible ad¬
dresses have been returned unclaimed. Charles F.6 Collisson, a mem¬
ber of S. A. R., on Jan. 4, 1945, filed a Supplementary Application
for membership on the line of his ancestors, John2 Dial and Jeremiah1
Dial, which was approved. Eis National membership No. is 64526 and
his Fla. State No. is 489- I list these numbers because it appears
he is dec'd. and such listing is therefore permitted.
12. James C.4 Dial - b. Jan. 13, 1826; a legal ad in newspaper in "From
Flag of the Union," Tuscaloosa, Ala., was run by Joseph R.4 Dial as
EXR. of the estate of James C.4 Dial, dec'd.; no other record.
13. Wm, Montgomery4 Dial - b. Sept. 17, 1827; _ _ _ •
1. Susan L.5 Dial - m.
1. Mrs. John J.6 Cathey of Gadsen, Ala. (1945)
The above record is from the family Bible of Rebecca4 Dial (Mrs. George
Rix), dau. of David Montgomery3 end Jennette (Spence) Dial. The Bible, in
1945, was owned by Rebecca4 (Dial) Rix's grandson, Chas. F.6 Collisson. De¬
scendants of David M.3 and Jennette (Spence) Dial include Dial, Kerr, Lang,
Fulton, Mitchell, Buford, Hill, Badhamm, Terry, Allen and other families, in¬
cluding Mrs. John Sharp Williams of Mississippi. Mrs. Hunter Lang of Living¬
ston, Alabama, was extremely helpful to me in documenting the Alabama descen¬
dants of Jeremiah1 Dial.
9. John W.4 Dial (David Montgomery3, John2, Jeremiah1) a son of David M.3
and Jennette (Spence) Dial - b. Aug. 29, l8l8, Newberry Co., S. C.; d. in
Jan. 1878; m. Elizabeth C. Jackson, Jan. 8, 1.841, Sumter Co., Ala. - see
Sumter Co. Mar. Bk. P, p. 183* They were m. by Rev. J. Hadden. John W.4
Dial served as Capt. Co. I, 3rd Ala. Reserves in the War Between the States.
Children, all b. in Sumter Co., Ala.:
1. Sarah F.5 Dial - b. ab. 1842 ; no further record.
2. Mary G.5 Dial - b. ab. 1845; no further record.
3. Wm. Montgomery5 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. Mildred A.5 Dial - b. ab. 185O; no further record.
3* Wm. Montgomery5 Dial (John W.4, David Montgomery3, John2, Jeremiah1) a
son of John W. 4&Elizabeth C. (Jackson) Dial - b. Feb. 3> 1848; d. Oct. 21,
1898, Calera, Shelby Co., Ala.; m. Julia John Jeffries, Aug. 10, 1869, Linden,
Marengo Co., Ala. Children, all b. in Ala.:
1. Sallie Thomas6 Dial - b. Sept. 21, I87O; d. in Birmingham, Ala. in
1949; m. W. H. Duran, Jan. 25, 1895*
2. Louis Franklin6 Dial - b. Nov. 21, 1872, Nanafalia, Marengo Co..,
Ala.; d. Mar. 8, 1948, McGehee, Desha Co., Ark.; m. Ann Louise
Castleton, Nov. 12, 1902, Sealy, Austin Co., Texas.
1. Louis Harold'' Dial - b. Mar. 22, 1906, Bellville, Austin Co.,
Texas; m. Jewel Marie Pierce, dau. of Joseph Pinkney and Nancy
Angilina (Odom) Pierce, May 27, 1959> Conway, Faulkner Co., Ark.
Jewel Marie Pierce - b. July 2, 1910, Damascus, Faulkner Co.,
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1. John Charles8 Dial - b. July 29, 1941, Tulsa, Tulsa Co.,
Okla; d. Aug. 10, 1941, Tulsa.
2. Nancy Ann8 Dial - b. July 10, 1942, Tulsa.
3* Louis Harold8 Dial, Jr. - b. Feb. 28, 1945, Longview, Gregg
Co., Texas.
4. Joseph Franklin8 Dial - b. Sept. 8, 1946, Longivew.
2. Sarah Ruth7 Dial - b. Apr. 5, 1908, Bellville, Texas; m. Charles
Dean Wyatt, McGehee, Ark., Oct. 13, 1934; add: Kilgore, Texas.
(1953)
1. Charles Dial8 Wyatt - b. Sept. 10, 1935*
2. Kirstin Ann8 Wyatt - b. June 15, 1938.
3. Louis Louise7 Dial - b. June 30, 1910, Sealy, Texas; m. Tom W.
Graham, Apr. 18, 1957> Kilgore; add: Kilgore, Texas. (1958)
3. Jeffries6 Dial - b. Jan. 6, 1875; d. Feb. 15, 1875, Nanafalia,
Marengo Co., Ala.
4. Willie Jeffries6 Dial - b. June 8, 1876; d. Sept. 18, 1877,
Nanafalia.
5. John W.6 Dial, Jr. - b. Nov. 20, 1878; d. Apr. 19, 1934, Birmingham,
Ala.; a bachelor.
6. Charlie Darner6 Dial - b. Feb. 15, l88l; d. June 7> l88l, Selma, Dal¬
las Co., Ala.
Data on the John W.1 2 3 4 and Elizabeth C. (Jackson) Dial family and their
descendants were assembled from Bible and other family records by Louis
Harold7 Dial, a Registered Professional Engineer. I am likewise indebted to
him for providing invaluable data of like character on the parental family
of John W.4 Dial's parents, David M.3 6 and Jennette (Spence) Dial. Louis
Harold 7 Dial's bus. add. is P. 0. Box 633 > Kilgore, Gregg Co., Texas. (1958)
10. Jeremiah H.4 Dial (David M.3, John2, Jeremiah1) a son of David M.3 and
Jenette (Spence) Dial - b. June 28, 1821, Green Co., Ala.; d. at Holly
Grove, Monroe Co., Ark. where he settled in 1853; a merchant; enlisted in
Co. E, 31st Inf. Regt. of Ark. and served under Capt. 0. H. Oates, wounded
in Battle of Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 31> 1862, right arm having been so in¬
jured it has to be amputated; m. Letitia Caulfield, Nov. 2, 1853 , a dau. of
Henry and Isabella (Wilson) Caulfield, who came to America from Ireland.
Henry Caulfield d. Mar. 15, 1870, Greene Co., Ala. Jeremiah H.4 and Letitia
(Caulfield) Dial were Presbyterians. Their children, all b. at Holly Grcve,
Ark. :
1. Belle5 Dial - b. ab. 1855; m. T. G. Trice, Holly Grove, Ark.
2. Mary V.5 Dial - b. ab. 1857; m. Dr. C. H. Boyd of Holly Grove.
3. Margie5 Dial - b. ab. i860; m. Wm. M. Harrison of Holly Grove.
1. Jeremia6 Harrison - add: Jackson, Miss. (1945)
4. David M.5 Dial - b. ab. 1862.
5. Thomas G.5 Dial - b. ab. 1865; m. Georgia M. Lambert, Dec. 26, 1899
- see Jefferson Co., Ark. Mar. Bk. K, p. 538.
6. Jeremiah H.5 Dial - b. ab. 1867 ; m. Annie L. McCoy of Poplar Grove,
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K, p. 590.
1. J. H.6 Dial - b. ab. 1901; m. Alene McCain of Phillips Co., Ark.,
June '8, 1923 - see Jefferson Co., Ark. Mar. Bk. DD, p. 507; he no
doubt had a number of brothers and sisters whom I do not know.
1850 Census - Sumter Co., Ala.
^Jennette Dial
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67
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widow
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b. in
S. C
Jeremiah Dial
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27
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son
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b, in
Ala.
James C. Dial
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24
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son
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b. in
Ala.
Joseph R. Dial
39
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farmer
mm
b . in
S. C
Emily A. Dial
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20
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wife
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b. in
N. C
Emma Dial
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3
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dau.
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b. in
Ala.
John W. Dial
31
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farmer
mm
b. in
S. C
Elizabeth C. Dial
26
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wife
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b. in
Ala.
Sarah F. Dial
7
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dau.
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b. in
Ala.
Mary G . Dial
4
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dau.
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b. in
Ala.
Wm. M. Dial
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son
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b. in
Ala.
■Mildred A. Dial
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b. in
Ala.
*Jennette Dial was the widow of David Montgomery3 Dial, and Joseph R.4
Dial and John W.4 Dial were two of their sons.
3. Jeremiah3 Dial (John2, Jeremiah1) a son of John2 and Mary (Montgomery)
Dial - b. ab. 1787, Newberry Dist., S. C.; moved to Greene Co., Ala. in 1819
and to Sumter Co. ab. I83O; d. in Sumter Co., Ala. in 1842; m. Sumner _
ab. l8l 4 in S. C. Children, until 1821, b. in Newberry Co., S. C. and after
1821, in Greene and Sumter Counties in Alabama:
1. Nancy4 Dial - b. ab. I8l6; m. _ Campbell; d. before 1842; sur¬
vived by a minor dau.
1. Mary Jane5 Campbell.
2. John4 Dial - b. ab. l8l8; m. to Mary E. Ward by Rev. Wm. Manning,
Oct. 19, 1848 - see Greene Co., Ala. Mar. Bk. B, p. 347*
3. James P.4 Dial - b. ab. 1820; d. ab. I87O; will, dated Sept. 7;
1863, probated in Sumter Co., Aug. 8, 1870, Will Bk. 2, p. 401; m.
Catherine G. Danner, Dec. 14, 1842 - see Sumter Co., Ala. Mar. Bk.
P, p. 238. Catherine G. Danner - b. ab. 1817 in Ala.; d. before
1873.
1. John5 Dial - b. ab. 1844, Sumter Co., Ala.
2. Lexina5 Dial - b. ab. 1846, Sumter Co., Ala.
3. Mary A.5 Dial - b. ab. 1848, Sumter Co., Ala.
There was an Elizabeth Dial, probably James P.4 Dial's dau. who
was administratrix of Jas. P. Dial's estate. His 3 children
listed above were in the 1850 census. There were, no doubt,
several other children.
4. David M.5 Dial - b. ab. 1824; m. Mariah Jane Phillips, June 29,
1847 - see Sumter Co., Ala. Mar. Bk. 1, p. 399* Mariah Jane
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1. Artilea® Dial - b. ab. 1849 > Sumter Co., Ala.
I have no names of children b. after the 1850 census.
5* William H.4 Dial - b. ab. 1826; no further record.
6. Margaret E.4 Dial - b. ab. 1827; Samuel E. Johnson by Rev.
Michael Ross, Dec. 12, 1846 - see Sumter Co., Ala. Mar. Bk. 1,
p. 581* Samuel E, Johnson - b. ab. 1825 in Ala.
7. George W.4 Dial - b. ab. I83O; no further record.
8. Jeremiah H.4 Dial - b. ab. 1834; no further record.
Heirs named in the administration papers of Jeremiah3 Dial's estate in¬
cluding the name of his widow and 8 children listed above included a grand-
dau., Mary Jane5 Campbell, as an heir of Haney4 (Dial) Campbell. Court
records seem clearly to establish the date of Jeremiah3 Dial's death as
1842. It is as follows:
"Book 18 part 2 p. 345* Jan. Term 1851.
"DIAL ET AL V HAIR ET AL
"Error to Chancery Court of Sumter Co., Ala.
"In the year 1833 , it vas agreed between Jeremiah3 Dial and John4 Dial, his
son, who was then a minor, that John4 should take possession of the Northwes
quarter of Section 8 Township 19 Range 2 West, being land lying in Demopolis
district, and occupying same. The father was to pay the government for it
and when the son became of age, he was to execute to his father a title to
half. It was further shown that John4 took possession of the land and occu¬
pied and cultivated it until some time in the year 1834, when he proved his
pre-emption claim and procured, a title, but the entire purchase money vas
paid by Jeremiah3 Dial, the father. After John4 became of age, the land vas
divided between him and his father. After the division, the father entered
into possession until his death, in the year 1842. James Hair, one of the
complainants, vas appointed adm'r. de bonis non of Jeremiah3 Dial, deceased.
1850 Census - Sumter Co., Ala.
*Sumner Dial
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57
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widow
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b.
in
S. C.
Wm. H. Dial
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24
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son
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b.
in
Ala.
Geo. W. Dial
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20
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son
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b.
in
Ala.
Jeremiah H. Dial
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16
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son
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b.
in
Ala.
James P. Dial
30
farmer
—
b.
in
S. C.
Catherine Dial
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33
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wife
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b.
in
Ala.
John Dial
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6
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son
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b.
in
Ala.
Lexina Dial
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4
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dau.
-
b.
in
Ala.
Mary A. Dial
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2
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dau.
-
b.
in
Ala.
David M. Dial
26
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b.
in
Ala.
Mari all G. Dial
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18
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wife
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b.
in
Ala.
Artilea Dial
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7 mo
dau.
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b.
in
Ala.
*Sumner was the widow of Jeremiah3 Dial. James P.4 Dial and David M.4
Dial were two of their sons.
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JEREMIAH DIAL, JR.
3* Jeremiah2 Dial-, Jr. (Jeremiah1) a son of Jeremiah1 and Margaret Dial - b.
in 1758 in Ireland; d. Sept. 22, 1&54; bur. Cross Roads Meeting House Cem.,
Bell Buckle, Bedford Co., Tenn.; settled in Newberry Dist., S. C.; a soldier
in the S. C. line in the Revolutionary War; m. Nancy Anna McDaniel, Dec. 13,
1788; moved to Warren Co., Kentucky, then to Wilson Co., Term. He moved from
Wilson Co. to Bedford Co., Tenn. where he resided until death 2 3 years later.
His widow, Nancy Anna (McDaniel) Dial applied for and received his Revolution¬
ary War pension. Nancy Anna McDaniel - b. in 1763; d. in 1848. These data
are confirmed in The Johnson Family Chapter in "Millers of Millersburg, " by
John Bailey Nicklin, Jr.
1. Henry3 Dial.
2. John3 (Jackie) Dial - m. Mary (Polly) Johnson, a sister of Harriett
Johnson (Mrs. Jos. Henry Freeman) and Alzira Johnson (Mrs. John Wesley
Scott). Mary (Polly) Johnson ~ b. Oct. 5, l84l - see p. 142, "Millers
of Millersburg."
3. Anna3 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. Jennie3 Dial - see subsequent data.
1790 Census - Newberry District, S. C.
Jeremiah Dial, household: Males 1 (over 16) 2 (under 16) Females 5«
1830 Census - Bedford Co., Tenn.
Jeremiah Dial household: Males 1 (15-20) 1 (70-80) Females 1 (60-70)
Jeremiah2 Dial, Jr., above, was 72 and his wife, Nancy Anna (McDaniel) Dial was
67 in 1830.
3. Anna3 Dial (Jeremiah2 Jr., Jeremiah1) a dau. of Jeremiah2 and Nancy Anna
(McDaniel) Dial, Jr. - b. in 1798; d. in 1886; m. Alexander Freeman. They no
doubt had a number of children, one of whom we know was:
1. Joseph Henry4 Freeman - b. ab. 1822; d. ab. 1895; Harriett Johnson,
a dau. of Larkin and Nancy (Arnold) Johnson, Dec. 7, 1843. Harriett
Johnson - b. Apr. 12, 1825; d. July 2, 1873; after her death, Joseph
Henry4 Freeman m. Jennie Coop, Oct. 9, 1876.
(By 1st wife)
1. Wm. Rucker5 Freeman - b. Jan. 5, 1848; d. Jan. 1, 1903; m. Della
Braden, Dec. 10, l88l.
2. James Marshall5 Freeman - b. Jan. 26, 1850; d. July 26, 1888; m.
1st, Annie Peacock, Dec. 25, 1872; m. 2nd, Emma Elizabeth Braden,
a sister of Della (Braden) Freeman, Nov. 30, 1886. Emma Elizabeth
Braden - b. Mar. 8, I85I; d. June 1, 1912.
(By 1st Mar. )
1 . Edward6 Freeman
2. Ernest6 Freeman
3. Katherine6 Freeman
(By 2nd Far. )
4. Willadel6 Freeman - m. Andrew Wilson Smith of Chattanooga,
Tenn., Apr. 30, 1913*
1. Mary Elizabeth7 Smith.
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Bomar, Sr. of Bellbuckle, Tenn., Feb. 29, 1872.
4. Andrew Johnson5 Freeman - b. June 1, 1855; m. Mattie Ivy, Dec.
8, 1879.
5. Anna Eliza Jane5 Freeman - b. Jan. 5> 1858; m. Benjamin A.
Fugitt, Aug. 9, 1876.
6. Fannie Florence5 Freeman - b. Apr. 27, i860; m. Wm. Hamilton
Jameson, Feb. 6, l88l.
7. Joseph Christopher5 Freeman - b. Aug. 11, 1863; d. Jan. 23,
1881 ; never married.
8. Hattie Letitia5 Freeman - b. Apr. 7, I87O; d, Nov. 10, 1887;
never married.
The above family record will be found on p. 143, "Millers of
Millersburg, " by John Bailey Nicklin, Jr., and the "Jamison
Family. "
4. Jennie3 Dial (Jeremiah2, Jr., Jeremiah1) a dau. of Jeremiah2 and Nancy
Anna (McDaniel) Dial, Jr. - m. Jesse Scott. Among their children was thier
oldest son:
1. John Wesley4 Scott - b. Jan. 6, 1812, Bedford Co., Tenn.; d. Jan. 9,
1877; Alzira Johnson, May 7> 1833; a sister of Harriett Johnson
(Mrs. Joseph Henry Freeman) and Mary Johnson (Mrs. John Dial). Al¬
zira Johnson - b. Nov. 22, l8l6; d. Apr. 28, 1896, Barry Co., Mo. -
see p. 327, "Johnson Letters" in "Millers of Millersburg. " Among
the children of John Wesley4 and Harriett (Johnson) Scott:
1. Martha Mariah5 Scott - m. John Quincy Allen.
1. Ben F.6 Allen - m. Blanch Robinson.
1. Ethel7 Allen - m. 1st, _ Pilcher; m. 2nd, _
Davidson.
2. Myrtle7 Allen - m. _ Bassel.
2. John Quincy3 Allen, Jr. - m. Lula Cain.
1. Odetta7 Allen - m. _ Whipple of Chicago, Ill.
3. Allie6 Allen - m. Wm. Henry Brown.
1. Bessie7 Brown.
2 . Harry7 Brown .
4. Eva D.6 Allen - m. Wm. Edward Walls.
1. E. Garland7 Walls, New Orleans, La.
2. John Allen7 Walls, New Orleans, La.
Ref. for above family data, p. 327> "Johnson letters," in
"Millers of Millersburg."
In a general memorandum, written from New York in 1945* Chas. F.c Colli s-
son says that Jeremiah2 Dial, Jr. had two sons and two daus. whose names have
been listed. He may have had other children of whom Chas.G Collisson did not
know and of whom I have no record.
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Chas. F.c Colli s son submitted the following data to the S. A. R. in
support of his application for membership which vas accepted. (National
No. 64526. ) Data in his S. A. R. folder at Washington, D. C. reflects the
fact that his ancestors, Jeremiah1 Dial, rendered material aid, and John2
Dial was in the South Carolina Militia in the American Revolution. His
data showed that Jeremiah1 Dial was a Patriot and that John2 Dial was a
Sgt. in the Militia.
Chas. F.6 Collisson's data show that William2 Dial, furnished "pro¬
visions" to the State Militia of South Carolina and served as a Private
in the State Militia "after the fall of Charleston." Mr. Collisson's
principal references in proof of his data are "Stub Entries to Indents Is¬
sued in Payment of Claims Vs. South Caro3.ina Growing out of the Revolu¬
tionary War, " on file in New York City Public Library and in records of
the Historical Commission, Columbia of a similar nature.
Jeremiah.2 Dial, Jr.'s widow's pension application which was approved
and the military record of his service in and payments made to his widow
for said service in the American Revolution are in his folder in the
National Archives, Washington, D. C. Copies of those records are also
available at the National D. A. R. and S. A. R. Libraries at Washington,
D. C., and at most State and City Libraries in the country.
While there is no documentation of the relationship of Jeremiah x Dial
and my immigrant ancestor, Henry Arthur1 Dial, it is believed by many
authorities that their lines joined in the old country, both having been
of Irish descent. Accordingly, I have deemed it appropriate to include
the family of Jeremiah1 Dial in this book.
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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
THOMS DYALL
1. Thomas1 Dyall - b. ab. 1698, is said by descendants to have been a son
of Isaac Malcolm and Harriett (Blackwell) Dyall. He immigrated to America
where he became an early settler in North Carolina. It is said that he sold
land in N. C. in 1720 and moved to Williamsburg, Craven Co., South Carolina.
It is also said that he served from 1733 to 1739 as a soldier in the Colon¬
ial Wars, from 1759 t-o I76O against the Cherokee Indians, and that he signed
a Road Petition in 1758.
THOMAS DYALL, JR.
1. Thomas^ Dyall, Jr. - b. in 1719> Williamsburg, Craven Co., S. C.; m.
Cathrine McGinney, Mar. 14, 1757* Cathrine McGinney - b. ab. I72I. Chil¬
dren, all b. in Williamsburg, S. C.:
1. Mary3 Dyall - b. Dec. 21, 1739 .
2. Cathrine3 Dyall - b. Nov. 3, 17k!.
3* Sarah3 Dyall - b. Jan. 3, 1743 .
4. Thomas3 Dyall, III - b. July 14, 1746.
5. John3 Dyall - see subsequent data.
The record of this family is said to have been found in the Registry
Book of Prince Frederick's Parish.
5. John3 Dyall (Thomas2, Jr., Thomas1) a son of Thomas and Cathrine
(McGinney) Dyall, Jr. - b. July 22, 1753J Mary Todd, a dau. of William
and Mary Todd of Liberty Co., Ga. Mary Todd - b. ab. 1758.
1. John4 Dyall, Jr. - see subsequent data.
2. George4 Dyall - b. ab. 1781, twin of John4 Dyall, Jr., Darlington
Di st . , S . C .
3. Winiford4 Dyall - b. 1783, twin of Cathrine4 Dyall, Craven Co.,
S. C.
4. Cathrine4 Dyall - b. ab. 1783? twin. Craven Co., S. C.
5. Daniel4 Dyall - b. ab. 1784, Darlington Dist., S. C.
6. Thomas4 Dyall - b. ab. 1786, Darlington Dist., S. C.
7. Joseph4 Dyall - b. ab. 179*6 Darlington Dist., S. C.; member Georgia
Senate, Ware Co., 1826.
8. Son4 Dyall - b. ab. 1795> Darlington Dist., S. C.
9. Elias4 Dyall - b. ab. 1800, Darlington Dist., S. C.
10. Enos4 Dyall - b. ab. 1802, Darlington Dist., S. C.
11. Daughter4 Dyall - b. ab. 1804, Darlington Dist., S. C.
The above birth dates of these children have been based on census
records and are not claimed as anything but approximations. It is said that
John3 Dyall served in the Rev. War on the Pee Dee River near Darlington in
1782, under Gen. Francis' Marion. I have not documented this claim. Some
living descendants say that his will was found at the Darlington S. C.
Courthouse .
1. John4 Dyall, Jr. (John3, Thomas2, Jr., Thomas1) first son of John3 and
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Dyall; in. Nancy Wiley, Coffie Co., Ga. Nancy Wiley - b. ab. 1785.
1. Thomas0 Dyall - b. Dec. 25, 1808; d. in 1854, McIntosh Co., Ga.; m.
Lucinda Whitley; served in Georgia House of Representatives, 1853-4.
1. Alexander6 Dyall - b. ab. 1835*
2. John6 Dyall - b. ab. 1836.
3. Aldridge6 Dyall - b. ab. 1839.
4. George W.6 Dyall - b. ab. l84l.
5. Harietta6 Dyall - b. ab. 1843.
6. Elizabeth6 Dyall - b. ab. 1847.
These children were in the 1850 census of Thomas5 and Lucinda
(Whitley) Dyall. Others may have been b. later on. The family
was in Appling Co., Ga. in 1850.
2. Gardner5 Dyall - b. ab. l8ll in McIntosh Co., Ga.
3. John Taylor5 Dyall - b. in 1813, Darlington Dist,, S. C.; m. Lucinda
_ . Lucinda _ _ - b. ab, 1821, in Ga.
1. Lurana6 Dyall - b. ab. l84l.
2 . Nancy3 Dyall - b . ab . 1843 •
3. John D.6 Dyall - b. ab. 1844.
4. Mary6 Dyall - b. ab. 1845.
5. Elplus6 Dyall - b. ab. 1846.
6. William W.G Dyall - b. ab. 1848.
7. Eli jay6 Dyall - b. ab. 1849 .
These children were in the 1850 census of John Taylor5 and Lu¬
cinda Dyall in Appling Co., Ga. Others may have been b. after
1850.
4. James W.5 Dyall - b. ab. 1815, McIntosh Co., Ga. ; m. Caroline Good-
bread. (Not in some records of John4 Dyall, Jr. family.)
5. George V/ashington5 Dyall - b. Jan. 17, 1817, Darien, McIntosh Co.,
Ga. ; d. in 1854; m. Maria Elizabeth Rooks, a dau. of Asa and Pherebe
(Burkett) Rooks. Maria Elizabeth Rooks - b. Sept. 23; 1822, Telfair
Co., Ga. George Washington5 Dyall was a State Representative Appling
Co., 1853-4.
1. Lurana6 Dyall - b. Feb. 25, 1839, Baxley, Appling Co., Ga.; m.
Solomon B. Wilks, Mar. 3, 1855*
2. Eli jay6 Dyall - b. Sept. 3, l84l, Baxley; m. Florida Nail.
3. Marietta6 Dyall - b. Apr. 14, 1843, Baxley; m. Daniel McEachern.
4. Dahlonega Washington6 Dyall - b. Apr. 5, 1845; m. Civility Car¬
ter. Civility Carter - b. Sept. 15, 1840, Homesville, Ga.
1. Charles Marshall7 Dyall - b. Nov. 16, 1868, Hazelhurst, Jeff
Davis Co., Ga.; m. Emma Jane Googe.
2. Carlos7 Dyall - b. June 11, 1870, Graham, Jeff Davis .Co.; m.
Arilla Gordon.
3. Dahlonega Washington7 Dyall, Jr. - b. Apr. 2, 1872, Hazel¬
hurst; m. Ida Alice Wilks.
1. Nellie8 Dyall - b. Sept. 11, 1895, Waycross, Ware Co.,
Ga.
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Luther Hayes.
3* Dahlonaga Dalton8 Dyall - b. Nov. 24, 1897, Orange
Heights, Alachua Co., Fla.; m. Lula Chambliss.
4. Bertha Lurana8 Dyall - b. Dec. 29, 1899, Orange
Hei gilts; m. Irving Barrier Tillman.
5* Sheftall6 Dyall - b. Mar. 10, 1848, twin, Appling Co.; m.
_ Davi s .
6. David Alexander6 Dyall - b. Mar. 10, 1848, a twin of. Sheftall6
Dyall; in. Emily Davis.
7. Dalton Todd6 Dyall - b. May 18, 1850, Appling Co.; ra. Civility
McGowan .
8. Kossuth6 Dyall - b. Sept. 8, 1852, Appling Co.; m. Ellen Rebec¬
ca Yawn.
9. Wm. Washington6 Dyall - b. Apr. 2, 1855, Hazelhurst, Jeff Davis
Co., Ga.; m. Susan Howell.
6. Aldridge5 Dyall - b. Apr. 13, 1820, McIntosh Co.; m. Elizabeth
Mobley.
7. Daniel5 Dyall - b. Feb. 17, l825> Appling Co., Ga.
8. Enoch5 Dyall - b. Dec. 11, 1834, Appling Co.; d. Sept. 8, 1854.
It is said by younger members of these families that they have proved to
their satisfaction that their ancestor, Thomas1 Dyall, the immigrant was a
brother of my ancestor, Henry Arthur1 Dial, whose name may have been spelled
as "Dyal" or "Dyall" in his youth. If their assumption is true, our families
Join in Isaac Malcolm and Harriett (Blackwell) Dyall of England. Data on
Thomas1 Dyall and his descendants have been given to me by Miss Nellie8 Dyal
whose address is 113.3 Copeland, Jacksonville, Fla. (1958)
I85O Census -
Thomas Dyal - 42
Lucinda Dyal - 35
Alexander Dyal - 15
John Dyal - 14
Aldridge Dyal - 11
George W. Dyal - 9
Harietta Dyal - 6
Elizabeth Dyal - 3
Appling Co., Ga.
- farmer
- b.
in
S.
- wife
- b.
in
Ga
- son
- b.
in
Ga
- son
- b.
in
Ga
- son
- b.
in
Ga
- son
- b.
in
Ga
- dau.
- b.
in
Ga
- dau.
- b.
in
Ga
Thomas5 Dyal was a son of John4 Dyal. Family records show his birth¬
place as Ga. instead of S. C. as shown in the 1850 census.
1850 Census - Appling Co., Ga.
John Dyal
- 57 -
farmer
- b.
in
S.
Lucinda Dyal
- 29 -
wife
- b.
in
Ga .
Lurana Dyal
- 9 -
dau.
- b.
in
Ga.
Nancy Dyal
- 7 -
dau.
- b.
in
Ga.
John D. Dyal
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son
- b.
in
Ga .
Mary Dyal
- 5 -
dau.
- b.
in
Ga .
Elplus Dyal
- 4 -
dau.
- b.
in
Ga •
Wm. W. Dyal
- 2 -
son
- b.
in
Ga.
Eli jay Dyal
-8 mo.
- son
- b.
in
Ga .
John5 Dyal was a son of John4 Dyal, Jr. Family records show his birth¬
place as Ga. instead of 3. C. as shown in the 1850 census.
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George W. Dyal
53
- farmer
- b. in Ga.
Elizabeth Dyal
28
- wife
- b. in Ga.
Leurana Dyal
11
- dau.
- b. in Ga.
Eli jay Dyal
9
- son
- b. in Ga.
Marietta Dyal
7
- dau.
- b. in Ga.
Dahlonega W. Dyal -
5
- son
- b. in Ga.
David A. Dyal
2
- son
- b. in Ga.
Dalton T. Dyal
6 mo.
- son
- b. in Ga.
George W.5 Dyal vas a son of John4 Dyal, Jr.
References for offices held: State Archives, Atlanta, Ga.
Addendum: Subsequent to the transcription of this chapter as originally
received from present day descendants of Thomas1 Dyall, information has been
received as follows:
1. That Dahlonega Washington7 Dyal, Jr. after the death of his first
wife married her sister, Bertha Havanna Wilks, by whom there was no issue.
Ki.s third wife was Pearl Agnes Baggett by whom he had 10 children, Ruth Agnes
Clayton Dee, Olive Myrtis, Don Carlos, Vincent Marion, Vivian Roberta, Daisy
Louellan, Bessie Voncil, Juanita and Glenna8 Dyal.
2. That Thomas2 Dyall, Jr. had 2 sons, Dickson and Daniel3 Dyall, who
were not included in the original data.
5. That George4 Dyal had a daughter, Harriett5 Dyal, who married Daniel
McEachern, who survived her and who married Marietta6 Dyal.
1+. That most of the descendants of Thomas A.1 Dyall, beginning abo\it
1750 > changed the spelling of the name to "Dyal."
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WILLIAM DIAL
William2 Dial. - b. ab. I'jk'j, probably in Westmoreland Co., Penn.; m. Eliza¬
beth Welker in Westmoreland County in 1771. Children:
1. George Washington3 Dial - see subsequent data.
2. Isaac M«3 Dial.
3. Philip3 Dial - b. ab. 1775, in Penn.
4. Daniel3 Dial.
5. Valentine3 Dial.
6. William3 Dial, Jr.
7. Mary (Polly)3 Dial - m. Christopher Stauffer.
8. Absalom3 Dial.
GEORGE WASHINGTON DIAL
1. George Washington3 Dial (William2, Edvard1) first son of William2 and
Elizabeth (Welker) Dial - b. ab. 1772 in Penn.; m. Elizabeth (Betsy) Thomas
Their sons, according to records of Miss Pearl6 Dial, of Sherman, Texas:
1. George W.4 Dial, Jr.
2. James4 Dial.
3. Isaac4 Dial.
4. William4 Dial.
5. Philip4 Dial.
6. Paul Washington4 Dial - m. Nancy Ann Luster, Fayette Co., 13.1.
Among their children:
1. Elliott5 Dial - see subsequent data.
7 . Andrew4 Dial .
8. Ward4 Dial.
There are those vho say that William2 Dial vas a son of Robert1 Dial,
and a grandson of Isaac Malcolm and Harriett (Blackwell) Dyall, of Oxford¬
shire, England. They say that he vas a brother of Shadrach2 Dial and
Joseph2 Dial, both of whom appeared in the 1790 census of Rowan Co., N. C.
I had believed that he vas a son of Robert1 Dial vho appeared in the 1790
census of Rowan Co., N. C. until I read a certified copy of his will, dated
Dec. 27 ) 1793* His will listed, presumably, all of his children, including
sons, Shadrach, Joseph, John, Robert and John Campbell2 Dial, but no son by
the name of William. The old records of George W. Dial, of Detroit, show
William2 Dial as a son of Edvard1 Dial, a brother of Robert1 Dial, both b.
in Wales, England. Edvard1 Dial immigrated to America, settled in Westmore
land Co., Penn., moved thence to Del., and then to Ohio. His records show
that Edvard and Robert1 Dial were sons of Edvard Dial, Sr., and that Edvard
Dial, Sr. vas a son of John Dial and a grandson of James and Susannah (Hat¬
field) Dyall, of Glasgow, Scotland. Authorities generally agree that our
Dial families were originally of Irish descent. I have not documented
either claim concerning the ancestry of William2 Dial, but I believe the
George W. Dial record is correct. If so, the lines of my original American
ancestor, Henry Arthur1 Dial, and that of William2 Dial, join in James and
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series, Yol. 22, p. 390; in the Penn. Archives, show that Edward1 Dial
owned 356 acres of land in Westmoreland Co., Penn. His records also show
that the sons of Edward1 Dyal (Dial) were William, Daniel D., George,
Edward III and John2 Dial. He wrote that Daniel D.2 Dial was a pvt. 1st
class in the 7th Company, Northampton County Militia, 4th Battalion, on
Apr. 29; 1782. He also wrote that George2 Dial was b. in 1756 and that
he was a Sgt. in the Penn. Revolutionary Troops.* As has been said else¬
where, George W. Dial is a descendant of Shadrach2 Dial. It is possible
that William2 Dial, as did two of his brothers, served in the American
Revolution. If so, I have found no record to such effect.
1. Elliott5 Dial (Paul Washington4, George Washington3, William2, Edward1)
a son of Paul Washington4 and Nancy Ann (Luster) Dial - b. Apr. 1, 1858,
Fayette Co., Ill.; d. Apr. 28, 1936, Brownwood, Texas; bur. in West Hill
Cem. , Sherman, Texas. Elliott5 Dial was a pioneer Woven Wire Fence manu¬
facturer.
1. A. Pearl6 Dial - b. Feb. 1 6, 1887; Fayette Co., Ill.; attended the
Sherman Public Schools; studied at the Univ. of Texas, the Univ. of
Ark., and received A. B. Degree in English and Sociology from West
Texas State College at Canyon, Texas, in 1932; taught English in
Sherman High School for 45 years; member of First Methodist Church
of Sherman, Chi Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, Sherman Branch of the
American Ass'n. of University Women and of the Poetry Society of
Texas; since retirement, in 1952, has coached foreign born persons
for their A.merican citizenship examinations; add: 820 Crockett St.,
Sherman, Texas. (1958)
2. N. Myrtle6 Dial - b. liar. 19; 1889; Fayette Co., Ill.; m. T. S.
Gray who is deceased; no issue; attended Sherman Public Schools;
received B. S. Degree in Art from Texas Women's Univ. at Denton,
Texas, in 1933; taught Art in the Sherman Schools, 1915 to 1939;
member of First Methodist Church of Sherman; a charter member of
Chi Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma; owned Book Shop at Bonham, Texas,
from 1950 to 1953; a leader in the program of the American Red
Cross, the Women's Society of Christian Service and the Camp Fire
Girls at Sherman; add: 820 Crockett St., Sherman, Texas. (1958)
3. Lula Mae6 Dial - b. Oct. 1, 1891, Montgomery Co., Kansas; m. John
V. Kincaid; add: P. 0. Box 353, Dodd City, Texas. (1958)
1. Mary Dodd7 Kincaid - b. Nov. 3; 1917; Madill, Okla. ; m. Austin
Flint Anderson; add: 100 Thornton Dr., Arlington, Texas. Chil¬
dren, all b. in Fort Worth, Texas:
1. Austin Flint8 Anderson, Jr. - b. Oct. 14, 1951*
2. John Kincaid8 Anderson - b. Dec. 31; 1952.
3. Scott Dial8 Anderson - b. Mar. 6, 1956.
4. Mary Claire8 Anderson - b. Apr. 26, 1958.
2. John Vernon7 Kincaid, Jr. - b. June 25; 1921; Madill, Okla.; in.
Joyce Tolleson; add: 800 Jefferson, New Orleans, La. (1958)
1. John Vernon8 Kincaid, III - b. Feb. 26, 1952; Odessa, Texas.
2. Gary Stephen8 Kincaid - b. Feb. 12, 1957; New Orleans, La.
4. Elliott Vernon6 Dial - b. Oct. 20, 1893, Montgomery Co., Kansas; d.
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July 23, 1955; Walters, Okla, ; bur. West Hill Cem., Sherman, Texas.
Elliott Vernon6 Dial served in the famed 36th Div. in World War I.
He vas wounded and was gassed in the great Argonne Forest Drive in¬
cident to which he was in a Paris, France military Hospital for 3
months .
5. Paul Eugene5 Dial - b. Mar. 5; 1900; Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas; m.
Christine Hefley; add: 1714 Lipscomb, Fort Worth, Texas. (1958)
1. Christine Hefley7 Dial - b. Dec. 17, 1923, McAlester, Okla.; m.
Tye Hill Barnett; add: 1828 Melissa, Arlington, Texas. (1958)
Children, all except the 1st, were born in Arlington, Texas:
1. Tye Hill8 Barnett, Jr. - b. June 12, 1946, San Antonio, Tex.
2. Cora Christine8 Barnett - b. Nov. 7, 1948.
3 . Oven Eugene8 Barnett - b. Jan. 25, 1950*
4. Peggy Ann8 Barnett - b. Aug. 24, 1955*
5- Joe Paul8 Barnett - b. Jan. 2, 1956.
2. Paul Eugene7 Dial, Jr. - b. Dec. 1, 1926, Sherman, Texas; m.
Shannon Schwain; add: 5417 Waltham Ave., Fort Worth, Texas.
1. Paula8 Dial - b. May 27; 1954, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex.
2. John Schwain8 Dial - b. Aug. 1, 1957; Fort Worth, Texas
3. Grace Wyman7 Dial - b. Feb. 6, 1950; Sherman, Texas; m. Dr. R. H.
W. Dreschsel, Jr.; add: 5637 Blueridge Dr., Fort Worth, Texas,
1. Roland H. W.8 Dreschsel, III - b. Dec. 15, 1951; Fort Worth,
Texas.
2. Dee Ann8 Dreschsel - b. July 24, 1955; Fort Worth, Texas.
6. John Kenneth6 Dial - b. May 9, 1902, Sherman, Texas; m. Jewel Tipton;
no issue; add: 127 Blevins, Fort Worth, Texas. (1958)
Data on Elliott5 Dial and his descendants down to the present time were
provided by Miss Pearl6 Dial and N. Myrtle6 (Dial) Gray, 820 N. Crockett St.,
Sherman, Texas. (1958) Their records were copied from the Elliott5 Dial
Family Bible and obtained from his living descendants. (195&)
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JOSEPH DIAL
1. Joseph2 Dial (Robert1) a son of Robert1 Dial - b. ab. 1760, in Penn.;
moved, to Rowan Co., N. C. with his father and a brother, Shadrach2 Dial, all
three of whose families were in the 1790 census of said County; tradition
is that he m. 1st, Harriett Peaster; no issue; m. 2nd, Margaret Hinkle,
Mar. 13, 1786, Rowan Co., N. C.; descendants say he served in the Revolution
from Northampton Co., Penh ..
(By 2nd Mar. )
1. Samuel3 Dial - m. Sarah Etcheson, Rowan Co., N. C., Apr. 20, 1813.
2. John3 Dial - see subsequent data.
3. Joshua0 Dial - m. Susannah March, Jan. 10, l8l4, Rowan Co., N. C.
4. Elizabeth3 Dial - m. James W ilson, Dec. 12, 1812, Rowan Co., N. C.
5. Catherine3 Dial - m. John Randolph.
1. Perry D.4 Randolph.
2. Henry4 Randolph.
3. Martha Ann4 Randolph.
6. Shadrach3 Dial - m. Retten Cox.
7. Enoch3 Dial - in. Emily Stroud; among their children:
1. Samuel4 Dial - b. ab. 1834, Warren Co., Term.; settled in Still¬
water, Okla.; was one of 14 children according to a letter from
him, dated Feb. 20, 1908, to his 1st Cos., Robert Charles4 Dial,
a son of John3 and Anna (Cox) Dial.
8. Joseph3 Dial, Jr.
9. Philip3 Dial.
10. Margaret3 Dial - m. Gray Cox.
11. Mary (Polly)3 Dial - m. Dennis Cox.
12 . Eleanor3 Dial .
13. Ester3 Dial.
14. Caleb3 Dial.
Children of Joseph2 and Margaret (Hinkle) Dial have been listed in the
order he mentioned them in his will, written in Warren Co., Term., and dated
Apr. 13, 1827* They may or may not have been listed in the order of their
births.
Joseph2 Dial’s father was Robert1 Dial who, according to old records of
George W. Dial of Detroit, was born in South Wales. The best authorities or,
their genealogy among present day descendants of Robert1 Dial through his
son, Joseph2 Dial, say that Robert1 Dial was a son of a John or a Robert or
a John Robert Dial, whom they say was a son of Isaac Malcolm and Harriett
(Blackwell) Dyal of Oxfordshire, England. The old records of George W.
Dial that I have seen show that Robert1 Dial was a son of Edward Dial, Sr.,
of Wales, England, and a grandson of a John Dyall who was a son of James and
Susannah (Hatfield) Dyall of Glasgow, Scotland, all of Irish descent. Having
no documentation of either of these xwo records I simply record them for re¬
flection and study. Since I have no documentation of either claim I am list¬
ing Robert1 Dial as the original American citizen of his line. I am fully
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convinced that the lines of my Revolutionary War ancestor, Martin2 Dial, and
Joseph2 Dial, join either in Isaac Malcolm Dyal of England or his father,
James Dyall of Scotland.
Joseph2 Dial moved from Rowan Co., N. C. to Warren Co., Term., where he
lived until death, in 1827.
Robert1 Dial, the immigrant, came to Penn, where he lived utnil late in
life when he moved to N. C. His will, written in Rowan Co., N. C., on Dec.
27, 1893, was recorded in Will Bk. E, p. 245, Rowan Co., N. C., is as follows:
"In the name of God, Amen! I, Robert Dial, Sr., of Rowan Co., and State
of N. C., being weak of body, of perfect mind and memory and that it is ap¬
pointed unto all men once to die, do will and bequeath to my son, John Camp¬
bell Dial, all of my land whereon I now live and two-fourths of all my mov¬
ables. The rest of ray movables to be equally divided between my daughter,
Araminta Lane, and my son, Shadrach Dial, and my son, Joseph Dial, and to my
daughter, Jamima Stuft, I will and bequeath one shilling sterling and also to
my son, Robert Dial, I will and bequeath one shilling sterling and my desire
is that my son, Shadrach Dial, take charge of my son, John Dial, to raise and
to do by him in the following manner: that he is to be well schooled with
rent and profit from the land, and the rest of the estate, and in testament
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 27th day of December,
1793.
Witnesses :
James Bourlin
Fanny Bourlin
Francis Borland"
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Probated Feb. 8, 1793
Rowan Co., N. C.
Robert1 Dial is said to have died Dec. 28, 1793 > one day after he wrote
his will. He was bur. in Whitaker Methodist Episcopal Church. Cemetery. He
was survived by his widow, Rachel Dial, probably a second or third wife.
Araminta2 Dial m. Gallant Lane. He d. Nov. 30, l800, at 34. He was bur. in
Whitaker Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, Rowan Co., N. C.
JOHN DIAL
2. John3 Dial (Joseph2, Robert1) a son of Joseph2 and Margaret (Hinkle) Dial
- b. ab. 1790, Rowan Co., N. C.; moved to McMinnville, Warren Co., Term.;
settled in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Texas, in liar. 1837* where he d. Nov. 4,
1844; served in the 7th Congress of the Republic of Texas; elected to the 9^h
Texas Congress but d. before it convened; bur. at Shelbyville; m. Anna Cox,
at McMinnville, Tenn., June 3.6, l8l6. Children, all b. in Term.:
1. Andrew4 5 6 7 8 Dial - b. Aug. 31> 1817; d. in Sept. 1817*
2. Mary Catherine4 Dial - b. in l8l8; d. Oct. 6, 1883; m. 1st, Wm. B.
Hix; m. 2nd, Dr. Wm. L. Landrum; m. 3*'d, Capt. John A. Ramsey.
3. Joseph4 Dial - see subsequent data.
4. Washington4 Dial - b. Apr. 4, 1822; d. Oct. 26, 1823; a twin.
5. Nathaniel Green4 Dial - b. Apr. 4, 1822; d. Apr. 30, 1884; a twin;
m. Mary McCall Newton.
6. Margaret4 Dial - b. Jan. 15, 1324; d. Nov. 21, 1884; m. Jrxdge Win.
Archie Overton Hix at Shreveport, La.
7. John Cox4 Dial. - see subsequent data.
8. Asa4 Dial - b. Oct. 26, 1828; d. in the Mexican War in 1845-
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9. Charles Hinkle4 Dial - b. Oct. 28, 1830.
10. Hamilton Calhoun4 Dial - b. Jan. 15, 1833; d. Dec. 4, 1898; served
as a Col. in Confederate Army in the War Between the States; m. 1st,
Tina Hurley; m. 2nd, Margaret Russell. David J.Y Dial, 1200 Sylvan
Ave., Palestine, Texas, is a gr--grandson of Hamilton Calhoun4 Dial.
His genealogy is as follows: David J. 7 Dial (Jesse Calhoun6, Wm.
Henry6, Hamilton Calhoun4, John3, Joseph"3, Robert1). David J.7
Dial m. Margary Mae Holmes, Feb. 12, 1938.
3. Joseph4 Dial (John3, Joseph2-, Robert1) a son of John3 and Anna (Ccx) .
Dial - b. Dec. 19, 1819, McMinnville, Warren Co., Tenn.; d. Apr. 4, 1912;
m. Martha Ellen Hall, Feb. 2, 1842; served in the War with Mexico in 1845.
Martha Ellen Hall - b. Oct. 2'7, 1829; d. Jan. 15, 1906. Children, all b.
in Hunt Co., Texas:
1. Beatrice5 Dial - b. Jan. 2, 1844; d. Dec. 9, 1879; E. Dickson.
2. Marcella J.5 Dial - b. Feb. 2, 1846; d. in I89O; m. Wm. Atkins,
Dec. 27, I865.
3. Elenora Mary Izora5 Dial - b. Feb. 3> 1848; d. July 4, 1862.
4. Catherine L.5 Dial - b. Aug. 26, 1850; m. 1st, A. McWolters, June
13, 1866.
5. John Joseph5 Dial - b. Jan. 9, 1853; d. Apr. 5, 1925; m. 1st, Mittie
Dixon; m. 2nd, Alma Motley, in l88l; m. 3rd, Julia Taylor in 1915*
He was a leading physician for many years at Sulphur Springs, Tex.
6. Henry Calhoun5 Dial - see subsequent data.
7. Theodocia I.5 Dial - b. Nov. 3* 1857; Napolean Atkins.
8. Jessie V.5 Dial - b. June 4, i860; ra. Will Dickson; add: Cumby, Tex.
9. Willie H.5 Dial - b. Oct. 19, 1862; d. Aug. 5, 1886.
6. Henry Calhoun5 Dial (Joseph4, John3, Joseph2, Robert1) a son of Joseph4
and Martha Ellen (Hall) Dial - b. Aug. 20, 1855; d. Feb. 19, 1924; m. Mattie
Brown, July 17, I87O; leading physician at Sulphur Springs and subsequently,
Big Sandy, Texas.
1. Raymond Clarence6 Dial - b. Oct. 4, 1880; d. Sept. 14, 1956; m. Rose
Majors.
1. Rose Velma*7 Dial - m. Ed M. Cooper.
2. Virginia7 Dial - m. Bill Menger.
2. Ethel Mattie6 Dial - b. Feb. 12, 1882; d. Dec. 29, 1950; m. H. D.
Campbell, Dec. 31* 1902.
1. Dial Denton7 Campbell - b. Jan. 17> 1904; d. June 10, 1916.
2. Myrta Mae7 Campbell - b. Sept. 21, 1905; m. C. M. Turner, June
lB, 1925.
3. Annie Brown7 Campbell - b. Dec. 29> 1908; m. W. C. Oliver.
3. Minnie Mae6 Dial - b. Aug. 1, 1887; m. Martin Luther Richards, Jan.
23, 1906; add: 4124 Amherst, Dallas, Texas. (1958)
1. Martha Eunice7 Richards - b. June 20, 1909; ra* W. E. Rose, Dec.
26, 1925; add: Dallas, Texas.
1. Dr. Wm. Martin8 Rose - b. Sept. 20, 1929; ra- Margaret Ann
Lindsay, Tuscon, Ariz., Mar. 3> 1954; add: Ft. Hood Hospi¬
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military service.
1. Cynthia9 Rose - b. Dec. 28, 1955-
2. Ann9 Rose - b. Dec. 7, 1957*
2. Marion Lamar'’ Richards - b. Nov. 3, 19H; m. Adelle Guy in July,
1938; add: 4124 Amherst, Dallas, Texas. (1958)
3. Phillis Elizabeth7 Richards - b. Oct. 24, 1913; m. Edwin LaSalle,
Sept. 2, 1950 ; no issue.
4. Ethel Frances7 Richards - b. Feb. 21, 1916; m. Marcus Kelly, Oct.
8, 1938; a widow; add: 4516 Dissonet, Metairie, La. (1958)
4. John Degrafenreid6 Dial - b. May 14, I89O; m. Maud A. Mason, Feb. 16,
1913; Dallas Dentist; retired; add: 419 N. Oak Cliff Blvd., Dallas,
Texas. (1958)
1. John D.7 Dial, Jr. - b. June 19, 19-15; Patricia Earl, Apr. 11,
1943; add: 939 Dewitt Circle, Dallas, Texas. (1958)
1. John D.8 Dial, III - b. Feb. 22, 1946.
2. Patrick Lynn8 Dial - b. Jan. 23, 1949.
5. Henry Brow6 Dial - b. May 26, 1893; d. Apr. 4, 1936; m. Ethel Pace;
no issue.
6. Ruel Gideon6 Dial - b. July 5; 1897; Mattie Crosby, Aug. 4, 1918;
a Dentist; office add: 6l8 W. Jefferson; res. add: 1203 N. Winnetka,
Dallas, Texas. (1958)
1. Martha Jane7 Dial - b. June 26, 1921; m. J. M. McMinn, Jr., June
1, 1942, Dallas, Texas.
2. Henry Calhoun'’ Dial II - b. Nov. 4, 1924, Dallas, Texas; m.
Dorothy Winter, May 20, 1944; a Dentist; office add: 6l8 W.
Jefferson; res. add: 914 Stevens Woods Court, Dallas, Tex. (1958)
1. Vici Diane8 Dial - b. Mar. 8, 1948.
2. Betty Lee8 Dial - b. Jan. 31, 1952.
7. John Cox4 Dial (John3, Joseph2, Robert1 2) a son of John3 and Anna (Cox)
Dial - b. Apr. 26, 1827, McMinnville, Warren Co., Term.; d. Aug. 13, 1912;
m. Harriett T. Arberry, Feb. 22, 1854. Harriett T. Arberry - b. Nov. 16,
1834; d. June 10, 1925.
1. Robert Charles5 Dial - b. Dec. 22, 1854; d. July 5, 1945; Izora
Florence English, Dec. 27, 1882; - b. Mar. 8, 1856; d. July 15,
1929« Robert Charles5 Dial founded and published for years the
Greenville Banner and served as Postmaster for a number of years at
Greenville, Hunt Co., Texas. Children, all b. in Hunt County:
1. Clarence6 Dial - b. Oct. 1, 1883; d. Apr. 27, 1897*
2. Florence6 Dial - b. Feb. 11, 1886; ra. a widower, Rev. John H.
Bridges, Methodist minister, Dec. 27, 1923* He is dec’d. His
children by 1st wife were Frances and Jamie Beth Bridges. Add.
of Mrs. Florence6 (Dial) Bridges is 3404 Conway, Dallas, Texas.
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Frank Moncrief, July 26, 1946; m. 2nd, Boyce Jones, Nov!
28, 1956; add: 3404 Conway, Dallas, Texas. (1958)
( By 1 st Mar . )
1, Ronald Frank8 Moncrief - b. Aug. 28, 194-7 .
2. Margaret Beth8 Moncrief - b. Sept. 28, 1951.
3* Richard8 Moncrief - b. Dec. 18, 1954.
5- Harrell6 Dial - b. May 30, 1887; d. Jan. 23, 1933; m. Ara F.
Grider, in Oct. 1911.
1. Harrell Grider7 Dial.
4-. Nancy Ella6 Dial - b. Jan. 18, 1889; teacher of Art, Highland
Park High School, City of Highland Park, Dallas, Texas.
5* Ruth6 Dial - b. July 17 , 1893; Thomas Vines, June 24-, 1919.
1. Nancy Ruthr Vines - m. Nick Odom.
2. Virginia' Vines - m. _ Carroll, Jr.
3« Thomas F.7 Vines - killed in combat in the Korean War.
6. Charles Dutton6 Dial - b. July 5, 3.896, Greenville, Hunt Co.,
Texas; m. Lois Manes, July 17, 1922. Lois Manes - b. Nov. 23,
1905; add: 3303 Irwindell, Dallas, Texas. (1958) Charles Dut¬
ton6 Dial has been in the newspaper and printing business all
of his adult life. He was a member of the second graduating
class of Southern Meth. Univ. (1917). Mrs. Dial is in charge
of a Department of National Advertising at The Dallas Times
Herald.
1. Charlotte Frances7 Dial - b. June 22, 1924-; m. Harold 0.
Simms, Sept. 29, 194-2.
2. Robert Charles7 Dial - b. July 30, 1926; not married;
served as officer in World War II and in the Korean War;
is a Capt. in the U. S. Army Reserve; is in Production Dept.
Dallas Times Herald; add: 3303 Irwindell, Dallas, Tex. (1958)
7. John Henry6 Dial - b. July 14-, 1899; d. July 18, 1899.
2. John Calhoun5 Dial - b. Jan. 26, 1856; m. Lula Lane.
1. Alma Lee6 Dial - b. May 21, 1888; d. Nov. 1899 > twin.
2. Avis Belle6 Dial - b. May 21, 1888, twin, m. Milton Showalter,
Aug. 5, 1906.
1. Aileen7 Showalter - b. Feb. 20, 1930; m. W. L. Criench.
2. Robert Lane7 Showalter.
3. Milton V. Showalter, Jr.
4-. Harold7 Showalter.
5. Joe Dial7 Showalter.
6. Avis Belle'7 Showalter.
7. Christine7 Showalter.
8. Horace Merle7 Showalter.
3. May6 (Mary Lou) Dial - m. J. F. Ross, Nov. 9> 1919*
1. Evelyn7 Ross.
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1. Coleta7 Baker.
5* Thelma6 Dial - b. tor. 20, 1902; m. Charles Powles, Dec. 25,
1921.
3* Vm. Arberry5 Dial - b. Feb. 2b, 1857 ^ no further record.
4. Joseph Green5 (Babe) Dial - b. Apr. 29, 1858; d. Ja.n. 4, 1923; m.
Alma Hargett, Dec. 16, 1888. Alma Hargett - b. Aug. 12, 1867; d.
Mar. 51 , 1926. Children, all b. in Hunt Co., Texas:
1. Robert Flynn6 Dial - b. Nov. 21, 1889; m. Nell , Aug. 8,
1919.
1. Robert Flynn'7 Dial, Jr. - b. Nov. 16, 1922; d. Nov. 26,
1957.
2. Thomas Hargett'’ Dial - b. Mar. 8, 1928.
3- Donald Bruce 7 Dial - b. Aug. 8, 1931*
2. Mary6 Dial - b. May 10, I89I; m. John Pfeiffer, Feb. 29, 1914.
3. Elizabeth6 Dial - b. Aug. 24, 1893 > Noel Crain, Nov. 17, 1917*
1. Robert Noel7 Crain.
4. Eulalie Kate6 Dial - b. Jan. 21, 1895; m. Clifton Quattlebaum,
June 21, 1917*
1. Eula Alma7 Quattlebaum - b. Dec. 20, 1920.
2 . Mary Ann7 Quattlebaum - b . Feb . 2 , 1923 .
3. Sarah Virginia7 Quattlebaum - b. Feb. 8, 1925*
4. Nancy Elizabeth7 Quattlebaum - b. Mar. 24, 1926.
5. Clifton Carlile7 Quattlebaum - b. June 2, 1950*
5. Nancy6 Dial - b. Feb. 23, 1897; m. George Adkinsson, June 3,
1923.
1. George Oneal7 Adkinsson - b. Sept. 16, 1924.
2. Elizabeth Dial7 Adkinsson - b. Sept. 21, 1928.
6. Eva Love6 Dial - b. Dec. 23, 1898; d. May 8, 1906.
7. Oscar Hargett6 Dial - b. Oct. 23, 1900; <1* July 27, 1950; m.
Verda Shannon, May 8, 19 _ •
8. William Angelo6 Dial - b. Feb. 6, 1903; m. Grace Spaulding, Mar.
5, 1927. His add: P. 0. Drawer 3576, Victoria, Texas. Wm. A.6
Dial is a retired Texas Ranger. He is now Pres, of the Ex-Texas
Rangers Ass'n. (1958) He is in the Land Dept, of Tennessee Gas
Transmission Corp. at Victoria.
1. Peggy Jean7 Dial - b. May 19, 1928; m. Joseph Readdy, Lt.
Commander, U.S.N., Sept. 14, 1950, at Corpus Christi, Texas.
Add: 7596 Wonder Lane, Jacksonville, Fla.
1. Wm. Francis8 Readdy - b. Jan. 22, 1952.
2. Joseph Paul8 Readdy - b. Nov. 13, 1953*
3. Mary Ellen8 Readdy - b. June 16, 1955*
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2. Billie Grace7 Dial - b. Mar. 8, 1930; d. Apr. 14, 1935.
3. Joseph Burt7 Dial - b. Apr. 24, 1936; in. Emily Koontz,
Sept. 7, 1957-
5- Park Landrum5 Dial - b. Sept. 2, 1859; d. Sept. 4, 1859.
6. Susan5 Dial - b. Jan. 1, l86l; d. July 10, l86l.
7. Margaret5 Dial - b. Feb. 21, 1862; m. Dr. Jim Hagan.
1. Richard6 Ragan - m. Leona Houston.
1. James Levis'7 Ragan - m. Joy McCloud.
2. Harry6 Ragan - m. Sallie Love Willas.
1. Ernestine7 Ragan, “5
2. Jessie17 Ragan, ft •■£•..,2-0 \i*\
3* Dick Lover'” Ragan, \
3. Madge6 Ragan - m. Chester Jones.
4. Jerrene6 Ragan ~ m. Server Leon.
1. Madge Ragan7 Leon.
5. Leak6 Ragan.
8. Mary Catherine5 Dial - b. Oct. 23, 1865; m. Orville R. Denton.
1. John A.6 Denton - b. Apr. 12, 1888; m. Grace Terrell, Nov. 10,
1910.
1 . Ruth 7 Denton .
2. John A.7 Denton, Jr.
3 . Dorothy 7 Denton .
4. Margaret7 Denton.
5* Joe Terrell7" Denton.
6. Robert Charles7 Denton.
2. Charles6 Denton - b. Nov. 26, 1889.
3. Thos. Jefferson6 Denton - b. Sept. 7, 189I; m. Alma Cravford.
4. William6 Denton - b. Feb. 21, 1893; d. in Oct. 1893*
5. Orville Rice6 Denton - b. Aug. 9, 1896; m. Rose Ford.
9. Sidney Lee5 Dial - b. Mar. 6, l867«
10. Ada5 Dial - b. Feb. 23, 1869; m. Wm. Young (Bud) Crain, Dec. 25, 1885.
1. Mabel6 Crain - b. Oct. 11, 1886; m. Haves Wells, Jan. 17, 1903.
1. Walter Young7 Wells - b. Oct. 14,1910.
2. George W. 7 Wells - b. Feb. 3, 1912.
3. Randolph7 Wells - b. Feb. 17, 1916; twin.
4. Coleman7 Wells - b. Feb. 17, 1916; twin,
5. Robert Dial7 Wells - b. Jan. 1, 1920.
6. Nell Wanda'” Wells - b. June 13, 1921.
7. Wilson7 Wells - b. May 5, 1925*
8. Dan Moody7 Wells - b. Nov. 6, 1926.
9. Mabel Colleen'” Wells - b. Mar. 12, 1929*
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2. Katherine6 Crain - b. July 21, 1888; id. Frank W. Cole, Dec. 1907
1. Ruth Katherine7 Cole - b. July 21, 1908.
2. Adonis B.7 Cole.
3* Oliver Waverly7 (Son) Cole - b. May 19, 1913.
4. Lula Mae7 (Babe) Cole - b. June 16, 1915 •
3. Maude6 Crain - m. 1st, Ross Ferguson, June, 1907; m. 2nd, P. 0.
Mills, Dec. 29, 1936.
(By 1st Mar.)
1. Enid'' Ferguson - b. July 18, 1910.
4. Alma6 Crain - b. Oct. 13, I89I; d. Nov. 'J , 1956; rn. George Dryer
June 15, 19 _ .
1. Martha Lee7 Dryer - b. June 5> 1918.
2. Mary Virginia ! Dryer - b. May 5; 1920.
5. Wm. Dial6 Crain - b. Jan. 5 > > 1894; d. Oct. 31, 1938; m. Nettie-
lee Parchman.
1. Joanne7 Crain - b. Nov. 10, 1929; m. J. F. Kirby, Aug. 1950.
2. Wm. Dial7 Crain - b. July 5> 1954.
6. Maurice Arthur6 Crain - b. Sept. 10, 1897.
7* Agnes6 Crain - b. Dec. 18, 1899; id. Paul George.
1. Dorothy Patricia7 George.
2 . Barbara Nell7 George .
3. Paul7 George, Jr.
8. Charles Todd6 Crain - b. Sept. 28, 1902; m. Bernice Williams,
Dec. 16, 1925.
l. Raymond Lee7 Crain.
9. Ada6 (Bobbie) Crain - b. May 14, 1907; m. 1st, Homer A. Smith;
m. 2nd, L. A. Devinney.
(By 1st Mar. )
1. Homer Alvin'' Smith - b. Feb. 23 * 1932.
2. Harriett Ann7 Smith - b. Sept. 19, 1936.
Maud5 Dial - b. Apr. 5; I87I; m. Robert Wm. Lane.
1. Wilson6 Lane - b. Feb. 14, 1897; m. Evelyn _ _.
1. Roberta7 Lane - b. Oct. 24, 1935*
2. Wm. Peter7 Lane - b. Sept. 3; 1938.
2. David6 Lane - b. Feb. 23; 1898; d. in 1900.
3 . Ward6 Lane .
4. John6 Lane - b. Apr. 10, 1901; m. Margaret Jacobson.
1. John7 Lane, Jr. - b. Feb. 26, 1931*
2. Teddy Jacobson7 Lane.
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2nd, James Ackerman.
(By 2nd Mar. )
1. Linda Lou7 Ackerman - b. Feb. 17, 19I+O.
2. James Ralston7 Ackerman - b. Nov. 10# I9A2.
6. Ruby Joe6 Lane - b. Feb. 14, 1905; m. Arturo L. Rust.
12. Harriett5 (Hattie) Dial - b. Jan. 12, 1873; m. Joe A. Crain, Dec. 21
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1. Beulah6 Crain - m. Wm. Bradshaw.
1. Eiva Mae7 Bradshaw.
2. Ruth7 Bradshaw.
3 • Beulah Crain7 Bradshaw.
b. Laura7 Bradshaw.
5. Kenneth7 Bradshaw.
6. Lena Jo7 Bradshaw.
7. Jesse7 Bradshaw.
2. Jesse6 Crain - m. Calvin Simpson.
3. John Cox6 Crain - m. Madge Hill.
1. Lady Fred7 Crain.
4. Mary Ann6 (Molly) Crain - m. Courtney Smith.
1. Mary Kathryn7 Smith.
2. Frank7 Smith.
5. Hattie Joe6 Crain - m. H. V. Leonhardt.
1. Patricia7 Leonhardt.
2. Michael7 Leonhardt.
6. Oscar Lee6 Crain - m. Mary Lou _ .
Data on Joseph2 and Margaret (Hinkle) Dial and their descendants have
been collected by Florence6 Dial (Mrs. John H. Bridges) and her brother,
Charles Dutton6 Dial, of Dallas, and their first cousin, Wm. Angelo6 Dial,
of Corpus Christi, Texas. It is with deep regret that I have had to omit
so much data on the descendants of Joseph2 and Margaret (Hinkle) Dial be¬
cause of the limited time I had before I was aware of their possible avail¬
ability. I know of no better documented family than that of Joseph2 Dial
and his descendants.
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S I [ADR AC H DIAI.
Shadrach2 Dial (Robert1) a son of Robert1 Dial - b. possibly ab. 1756, in
Pennsylvania; d. after 1840, Olive Branch, Clermont Co., Ohio; m. 1st, Nancy
Horney, Jan. 17, 1781, Caroline Co., Mi.; m. 2nd, Susannah Reed, in N. C.
Nancy Horney - b. Aug. 5, 1764; d. July 5, 1802 . Susannah Reed - b. Jan. 7,
1776, in N. C.; d. July 14, 1857, Batavia, Clermont Co., Ohio, near Cincin¬
nati; dau. of Col. James Reed, of North Carolina. Mrs. Effie Silver Johnson
of Cincinnati, Ohio, is said to be a member of D. A. R. on the service of
Col. James Reed.
Tradition quite generally accepted is that Shadrach2 Dial vas a son of
Robert1 Dial, an immigrant to the Colonies from Wales. Some present day de¬
scendants of Robert1 Dial, through his son, Joseph2 Dial, a brother of Shad¬
rach2 Dial, claim that Robert1 Dial vas a son of a John or a Robert or a
John Robert Dial and that he vas a grandson of Isaac Malcolm and Harriett
(Blackvell) Dyall of Oxfordshire, England. Others say that Shadrach2 Dial
vas a son of Robert1 Dial, a grandson of Edvard Dial of Wales, and a great-
grandson of John Dial vho vas a son of James and Susannah (Hatfield) Dyall
of Glasgov, Scotland. All that I can say is that ve know from the will of
Robert1 Dial, dated Dec. 27, 1793; Rovan Co., N. C., that Shadrach2 Dial,
Joseph2 Dial, and their brothers and sisters, vere Robert1 Dial's children.
Since I have no documentation of the ancestry of Robert1 Dial, as I have said
elsevhere, I am sure that the lines of my Revolutionary War ancestor, Martin2
Dial and Shadrach2 Dial joined either in Isaac Malcolm Dyall of Oxfordshire
or in his father, James Dyall, of Glasgov.
George W. Dial of Detroit, Michigan, as has been said, vas one of the
authorities in the country on the Dial family, especially during the period
of 1900 to 1925* He is said to have been born at Loveland, not far from
Batavia, Clermont Co., Ohio, near Cincinnati. It is generally understood
that he vas a descendant of Shadrach2 Dial. As has also been said, all let¬
ters mailed to George W. Dial at his last knovn address among my connections
have been returned unclaimed. Among the copies of his original Dial records
that are ovned by Rebecca'’ Dial of Falls Church, Va., dau. of the late U. S.
Senator, Nathaniel B.6 Dial, of S. C., is a list of the children of Shadrach2
Dial. George W. Dial vrote that the list vas a transcription of a "Bible
record." His transcription of the record of the children is as follovs:
(By 1st Mar.)
1. John3 Dial - b. July 26, 1783, in Del.; d. in infancy.
2. Deborah3 Dial - b. Feb. 28, 1785, in Del.; d. Mar. 12, 1820, in Ohio;
m. Laban Brazier, Sept. 4, 1804, Rovan Co., N. C.
3. Mary3 Dial - b. Mar. 19, 1786, in Del.; d. Nov. 3, 1806, in Ohio; m.
Samuel Persey, Mar. 11, 1806.
4. Eleanor3 Dial - b. Apr. 22, 1787; in Del.; m. 1st, David Dimmitt,
Apr. 2, 1807; m. 2nd, John Mitchell, Feb. 23, 1823*
5. Lydda3 Dial - b. May 7, 1788, in Del.; d. Jan. 11, 1827, in Ohio; m.
Samuel Swing, Dec. 28, l809»
6. Martha3 Dial - b. June 11, 1790, in Del.; m. Henry Davis, Mar. 3i,
1812.
7. Elizabeth3 Dial - b. Dec. 21, 1791, in Del.; d. July 24, 1792, in Del.
8. David3 Dial - see subsequent data.
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m. James Harris, May 30, I813.
10. Moses3 Dial - b. Apr. 30, 1796; d. July 9, 1797.
11. Joseph3 Dial - b. June 20, 1798, in N. C.; d. July 13, 1822, in Ohio.
12. Rebecca3 Dial - b. Nov. 15, 1799, in N. C.; d. July 8, 1833, in Ohio;
k. Cophas Atkinson, July 30, 1819.
3.3. Shadrach3 Dial - b. Jan. 31, 1801; d. Sept. 17, 1801, in N. C.
14. Philip0 Dial - b. July 2, 1802, three days before mother’s death in
Ohio; d. Feb. 22, 1803, in N. C.
(By 2nd Mar.)
15. James"' Dial - b. Mar. 6, 1804, in N. C.; d. Oct. 14, 1844, in Ohio;
id. Mary . Children, all b. in Ohio:
l. William C.4 Dial - b. ab. 1833*
2. Louisa E,4 Dial. - b. ab. 1835.
3. Francis A.4 Dial - b. ab. 1837.
4. Mary E. 4 Dial - b. ab. 1842.
16. Elizabeth3 Dial - see subsequent data.
17. Caleb3 Dial - b. Mar. 6, 1808, in Ohio; d. Apr. 1882, Madisonville,
Ohio.
18. Joshua3 Dial - see subsequent data.
19. Mary3 Dial - b. Feb. 25, 1813 and d. June 4, 1835, at Batavia.
20. Shadrach3 Dial - b. June 2, l8l8, in Ohio; d. Dec. 29, 1896, Amelia,
Clermont Co., Ohio; m. Elizabeth Wageman, Jan. 26, 1837*
1. Wilbur4 Dial.
21. Enoch George3 Dial - see subsequent data.
22. Samuel3 Dial - b. Feb. 9, 1825, in Ohio; d. in infancy.
In comments by George W. Dial, in his old records, concerning Shadrach2
Dial, he said:
"On Dec. 30, 3.805, Shadrach Dial and Susannah, his second vife, conveyed
to _ Tomlinson, late of Guilford Co., N. C. a tract on Dutchman's Creek,
132 acres, Rovan Co., now Davis Co., for a consideration of 399 pounds. Shad¬
rach married in Delaware, vent with Robert1 Dial, father, and brothers, ac¬
cording to tradition, to N. C. He lived for a time in S. C. It appears that
he whnt first to S. C. with the father and brothers, thence back to Delaware
and then to N. C.
"He moved to Ohio in 1804, accompanied by his second wife, his children;
and also his half-brother, John Campbell Dial, 18, who was bound to Shadrach
until he (John) would become of age. A dispute arose between the two half-
brothers in regard to the time when John was of age. John ran off, taking a
horse and a sack of meal, and eventually making his way back to N. C. where he
made claim to and secured the old family plantation which had been more or
less abandoned. From N. C. he went away to the War of 1812.
"John then returned to the Ohio home near Olive Branch, and secured from
his half-brother, Shadrach, his share of the family land which had been prom¬
ised him. Hard feelings developed over these two family plantation matters -
one in N. C. and one in Ohio. These feelings were kept alive in part by the
fact that Shadrach' s people were strongly religious and opposed to liquor and
slavery, while John's people enjoyed their liquor and the dance."
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1790 Census - Rowan Co., N. C.
Shadrach Dial household: Males 1 (over 16) Females 6
1830 Census - Clermont Co., Ohio
(Batavia Post Office)
Shadrach Dial household: Males 1 (10-15) 1 (15-20) 1 (20-50) 1 (70-80)
Females 2 (15-20) 1 (50-60)
1840 Census - Clermont Co., Ohio
(Olive Branch Post Office)
Shadrach Dial household: Males 1 (8O-9O) Females 1 (60-70)
DAVID DIAL
8. David3 Dial (Shadrach2, Robert1) a son of Shadrach2 and Raney (Homey)
Dial - b. Apr. 3> 1793 > according to what is said to be a Bible Record in
S. C.; d. Dec. 4, 1848, Batavia, Clermont Co., Ohio; m. Elizabeth Robertson
Rev. Philip Gatch officiating, Mar. 2, l8l5» See Mar. Record, Vol. 1, p.
54, Clermont Co. C. H., Batavia-, Ohio. Children, according to Clermont Co.
census records, tradition and circumstantial evidence, all b. in Clermont
Co., Ohio, were:
1. Joseph4 Dial - b. ab. 1819; m. Lucinda Weaver
1. Mary E.5 Dial.
2. William H.5 Dial.
5. Roselle5 Dial.
4. Anna Belle5 Dial.
5. David F.5 Dial.
2. Stephen Decatur4 Dial - see subsequent data.
5. David M.4 Dial - b. ab. 1826; m. Jemima _ ; among their
children, all b. at Batavia, Clermont Co., Ohio:
1. Mary E.5 Dial - b. ab. 1848.
2. Stephen5 Dial - b. ab. 1852.
3. Eva5 Dial - b. ab. 1856.
4. Anna M.4 Dial - b. ab. I83O; no further record.
5. Lucy C.4 Dial - b. ab. 1833; no further record.
Census records of the David3 Dial family of 1830 of Batavia, and of
1840 of Olive Branch, both in Clermont Co., Ohio, make it quite clear that
David3 and Elizabeth Dial had at least ten children. It therefore follows
that the five identified children, listed above, were really his youngest
children. Those five have been identified through census and other records
1830 Census - Clermont Co., Ohio
(Batavia Post Office)
David Dial household: Males 1 (under 5) 2 (5-10) 3 (10-15) 1 (30-40 )
Females 1 (under 5) 1 (10-15) 1 (30-40)
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(Olive Branch Post Office)
David Dial household: Males 1 (10-15) 2 (15-20) 2 (20-50) 1 (40-50)
Females 2 (5-10) 1 (10-15) 1 (40-50)
I85O Census - Clermont Co., Ohio
Elizabeth Dial - 57 “ widow - b. in Va.
Mary I. Dial - 22 -~dau. - b. in Ohio
Anne M. Dial - 19 - dau. - b. in Ohio
Lucy C. Dial - 17 - dau. - b. in Ohio
Elizabeth Dial, whose maiden surname was Robertson, was the widow of
David3 Dial, who died in Clermont Co., Ohio, in 1848, at the age of fifty-
five .
1850 Census - Clermont Co., Ohio
(Batavia Post Office)
David M. Dial
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Jemima Dial
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wife - b.
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Mary E. Dial
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i860 Census
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(Olive
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David M. Dial
a.
34 -
farmer - b.
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Ohio
Jemima Dial
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wife - b.
in
Ohio
Mary E. Dial
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dau. - b.
in
Ohio
Stephen Dial
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son - b .
in
Ohio
Eva Dial
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dau. - b.
in
Ohio
David M.4 Dial was a son of David3 and Elizabeth Dial, and a grandson
of Shadrach2 Dial.
2. Stephen Decatur4 Dial (David3, Shadrach2, Robert1) a son of David3 and
Elizabeth Dial - b. in 1821, in Batavia, Clermont Co., Ohio; d. Dec. 2 6,
l875> in Indianapolis, Ind.; bur. in Wesley Chapel at Indianapolis; m.
Rachel Fuller, widow of Lewis Allen Hinman, Sept. 9; 1845; Warwick Co.,
Indiana. Rachel Fuller - b. Oct. 9, 1822, Boonville, Warwick Co., Ohio;
d. Nov. 18, 1872, in her native county; dau. of Isham and Amelia Hudson McMurty
Fuller. Children, all b. in Boonville, Warwick Co., Ohio:
1. Martha Caroline5 Dial.
2. Mariah C.5 Dial.
5. Louise (Lou)5 Dial.
4. Rose5 Dial.
5. Grant Dunnigan5 Dial - see subsequent data.
Stephen Decatur4 Dial enlisted in the Federal Army on Nov. 17, 1862
in the War Between the States. He served as a Capt. in the 12th Kentucky
Volunteer Cavalry. He was elected to the Indiana Legislature from Boon¬
ville, Ind., on Oct. 8, 1872. It is said that his wife's death grieved him
so that he resigned from membership soon after qualifying for membership in
the Indiana Legislature from Boonville, in 1872, and moved to Indianapolis,
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where he became a lawyer, civic and religious leader of great distinction.
In Indianapolis he was elected again as a member of the Indiana Legislature
in which he was the author of highly beneficial legislation for the peorle
of his State. I- regret that I do not have census records of the Stephen
Decatur4 Dial family. They, however, can easily be obtained from such
records of Warwick Co., and of Indianapolis, Indiana, at the National Archives
at Washington, D. C., or at the Indiana State Archives, at Indianapolis.
"The Fuller Family," being published (1958) by Parrish Fuller, of Oak¬
dale, Louisiana, gives Batavia, Clermont Co., Ohio, as the birthplace of
Captain Stephen Decatur4 Dial. Morse Grant6 Dial, of New York City, a grand¬
son of Stephen Decatur4 Dial, says that tradition is that his paternal great¬
grandfather ' s name was David Dial. Since Shadrach2 Dial's family lived at
Olive Branch, only a few miles from Batavia in C3.ermont County after 1804,
since Stephen Decatur4 Dial was born there, since the David3 Dial family ap¬
peared in the 183O and 1840 censuses of Clermont Co., Ohio, and since after
his death in 1848, his widow, Elizabeth Dial, appeared with three of their
youngest daughters in the Clermont County Census of 1850, it is abundantly
clear that he and the David Dial of tradition was one and the same person.
I have recorded the genealogy accordingly.
David3 Dial, who married Elizabeth Robertson in l8l5> and who, based on
his 1840 census, already had three children, was 28 years old when Stephen
Decatur4 Dial was born in 1821. • It is to be regretted that the old Bible
Record, presumably that of Shadrach2 Dial, and copied by George W. Dial, did
not show whom and when Shadrach2 Dial's sons married, as it did in the case
of his daughters. Census and other records have helped \is to determine the
maiden name of some of those whom some of the sons married. In others only
the given names could be ascertained. Tradition among some of the descend¬
ants is that David3 Dial was a General. He may have been. If his children
of whom we do have a clear record were a reflection of him it is obvious
that he was both a good and able man.
5. Grant Dunnigan5 Dial (Stephen Decatur4, David3, Shadrach2, Robert1) a
son of Stephen Decatur4 and Rachel (Fuller) Dial. - b. in Feb. l859> Bocn-
ville, Warwick Co., Ind.; d. in May, 1915> San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas;
m. 1st, Sarah Frances Newman; divorced; m. 2nd, Lola Rogers, in l897>
Bloomington, Ind., where she was b. Aug. 20, 1873 • Sarah Frances Newman -
b. Mar. 24, 1867, Independence, Iowa; Children:
(By 1st Mar.)
1. Newman6 Dial - b. May 28, 1894, in Chicago, Ill.; d. in Aug. 1898.
2. Morse Grant6 Dial - see subsequent data.
(By 2nd Mar. )
3. Arthur Walton6 Dial - see subsequent data.
Sarah Frances (Newman) Dial's father, Seth Newman, was Mayor of Fargo,
North Dakota, and served as the President of the North Dakota State Bar
Association. Her mother's maiden name was Laura Frances Newell, originally
from Sackett ' s Harbor, New York. Nurtured in a home of culture and refine¬
ment, Sarah Frances (Newman) Dial has lived a remarkably useful life. Her
family is still blessed -with her inspiring presence. (1958)
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2. Morse Grant6 Dial (Grant Dunnigan8, Stephen Decatur4, David3, Shadrach2,
Robert1) a son of Grant Dunnigan5 and Sarah Frances (Newman) Dial - b. Aug.
29, 1895; in Chicago, Ill.; m. Ethelvyn Gamble, Sept. 20, 1924, Watertown,
New York. Bus. add: 30 E. 42nd St., New York 17, N. Y. (1938)
1. Morse Grant7 Dial, Jr. - b. June 21, I925., Watertown, N. Y. ; m.
Terry Baker Taylor, Aug. 25; 1951; in Watertown.
1. Morse Grant8 Dial, III - son - b. Mar. 15; 1954; Newr York, N. Y.
2. Lindsey Taylor8 Dial - dau. - b. Jan. 23; 1956; New York, N. Y.
3. Taylor8 Dial - son - b. Feb. 4, 1958; New York, N. Y.
Morse Grant6 Dial was born in Chicago in 1895* At an early age his
family moved to North Dakota where he spent his youth. In 1914 he entered
North Dakota Agricultural College, later transferring to Cornell University
to study mechanical engineering. His education was interrupted by World War
I when Mr. Dial Joined the Naval Aviation branch of the United States Navy,
serving as an Ensign and pilot. He was graduated from Cornell in 1920 with
a degree in mechanical engineering. While at Cornell Mr. Dial 'Was Crew Man¬
ager, a member of the Quill and Dagger Senior Society, and the Delta Upsilon
fraternity. In 1954 Mr. Dial was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of
Engineering by Stevens Institute of Technology.
Before joining Union Carbide Corporation, Mr. Dial was with the New
York branch of a St. Louis shoe company, and later with the Brownville
Board Company, a manufacturer of manila board in Brownville, N. Y. He be¬
came associated with Union Carbide in 1929 as Sales Supervisor for the mar¬
keting of Pyrofax gas, and became manager of the Pyrofax Division in 1950.
After that he progressed successively to a number of other positions. In
1934 he became Manager of the Vinylite Division of Carbide and Carbon Chem¬
icals Company. This was at a time when Union Carbide was beginning to be¬
come one of the most important producers of plastics. In 1939 be was made
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer of the Corporation, in 1945 he
became Secretary and Treasurer, and in 1949 he was made Vice President and
Director. He was elected Executive Vice President and a Member of the Ex¬
ecutive Committee in 195b; President of the Corporation in 1952; and Chair¬
man of the Board and Chief Executive Officer in November, 1958. He is also
a Member of the Appropriations Committee.
Mr. Dial is a Director of The Prudential Insurance Company of America
and of Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Company. He is also a Trustee of
The Hanover Bank. Mr. Dial is a Director of the Boys' Clubs of America, a
Member of the Cornell University Council, and a Trustee of the Industrial
Relations Counselors, Inc., the National Fund for Medical Education, and
the National Safety Council.
His memberships include the Union League Club, Uptown Club, Links Club,
Pinnacle Club, Links Golf Club, National Golf Links of America, Blind Brook
Club, South Side Sportsmen's Club of Long Island, and Rolling Rock Club.
Most of this biography was taken from "Who's Who in America," 1957-58.
R. E. Banta, of Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind., in writing of
Morse Grant6 Dial, said that according to a 1956 Fortune Magazine poll,
taken of all business executives in the country, that he was chosen as one
of the "Fifty Foremost Industrial Leaders in the U. S. A." I had the pleas¬
ure of an unhurried visit with him on Nov. 12, 1958. I found him to be a
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to the elevator operator on my vay down in the Union Carbide Building
that I had just seen Mr. Morse G. Dial and that he was very friendly and
kind to me. The operator said, "That's the vay he treats all of -us all
of the time . "
3. Arthur Walton6 Dial (Grant Dunniganb, Stephen Decatur4, David3, Shad-
rach2, Robert1) a son of Grant Dunnigar.5 and Lola (Rogers) Dial - b. Nov.
28, 1907> Oak Park, Ill.; unmarried; add: 3470 N. Meridian St., Apt. l4A,
Indianapolis 8, Ind.; grew up in Indiana; graduated Shortridge High School,
Indianapolis, 1924; Cadet Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va., 1924-
25; B. A. Degree, Indiana Univ., 1939, Major, English; U. S. Army Air Corps,
1942-46, overseas two and a half years in ETO, rank of Capt.; Instructor in
English, Bakersfield High School and Junior College, Bakersfield, Calif.,
1948-50, and at Burbank, Calif., 1950-51; M. A. Degree, UCLA, 1951; with L.
G. Balfour Co., manufacturing jewelers (Attleboro, Mass.) in Ohio and Ind.,
since 1951; a 32° Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner; a member of Indianapolis
Press Club; College Organizations: Delta Tau Delta and Phi Delta Kappa,
honorary Education Fraternity; says he likes to teach but found it necessary
to go into business "to make enough money so that some day I can return to
teaching. "
ELIZABETH DIAL
16. Elizabeth3 Dial (Shadrach2, Robert1) a dau. of Shadrach2 and Susannah
(Reed) Dial - b. Nov. 13, 1805, in N. C.; m. Samuel Lane, Jr., Apr. 12,
3.827; children, all b. in Clermont County, Ohio;
1. Shadrach4 Lane - b. ab. 1828.
2. John F.4 Lane - b. ab. 1830.
3. James C.4 Lane - b. ab. 1832 .
4. William P.4 Lane - b. ab. 1834.
5. Rebecca D.4 Lane - b. ab. 3836.
6. Franklin B.4 Lane - b. ab. 1838.
7. Sarah E.4 Lane - b. ab. 1840.
8. Lorana A.4 Lane - b. ab. 1842.
9. Samuel P.4 Lane - b. ab. 1845*
10. Enoch G.4 Lane - b. ab. 1848.
These ten children of Elizabeth3 (Dial) and Samuel Lane, Jr., and
the estimate of their ages were taken from the 1850 census of Clermont Co.,
Ohio. One or more other children may ave "arrived" after 1850.
JOSHUA DIAL
18. Joshua3 Dial (Shadrach2, Robert1) a son of Shadrach2 and Susannah
(Reed) Dial - b. Sept. 13, 1810, in Ohio; d. Sept. 2, 1875, Batavia, Ohio;
m. 1st, Margaret Jamieson, Nov. 1, 1842; m. 2nd, Mary Jamieson, Apr. 9,
1848. Children, all born in Batavia, Ohio:
(By 1st Mar. )
1. John Fielding4 Dial - b. July 2, 1842.
(By 2nd Mar.)
2. Margaret Elizabeth4 Dial - b. Feb. 7, 1851; d. Oct. 14, 1852.
3. Lila Ada4 Dial - b. Mar. 19, 1853; d. Nov. 23, 1878.
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5. William Allen4 Dial - b. Jan. 22, 1857; d. July 17, 1875.
6. Mary Alice4 Dial - b. Jan. 51, l86l; d. July 6, 1869.
ENOCH GEORGE DIAL
21. Enoch George0 Dial (Shadrach2, Robert3 ) a son of Shadrach2 and Susannah
(Reed) Dial - b. Oct. 17, l8l7> in Ohio; d. Apr. 2, 1896; m. Anne Eroeline
Sabine in December, 1848.
1. Mary4 Dial - b. in Jan. 1850, in Ohio; d. July 10, I89I; m. Charles
Hauk.
1. Annie C.5 Hauk.
2. George Sabine4 Dial - b. Aug. 2, l86l.
3. Morris R. ^ Dial.
WILL OF SHADRACH DIAL
Just as this book vas going to press, a certified copy of the vill of
Shadrach2 Dial vas received. It vas written in Clermont Co., Ohio, on Sept.
12, 1842. It vas recorded in Docket A, p. 136 of the Probate Court of Cler¬
mont County. In his vill he mentioned 14 children including heirs of some
of them vho predeceased him. The Bible record shoved that his 8 other chil¬
dren died without issue, some in infancy, which accounts for all 22 of his
children by his first wife, Nancy Homey and his second wife, Susannah Reed.
In his will he requested that his son, James, in consideration of "what I
have given him" furnish "my beloved wife with all necessities to make her
comfortable during her natural life." He bequeathed to his granddaughter,
Rebecca Ann, dau. of a deceased son, Joseph, $127 in addition to $173 that
he had already given to her. He willed all of his personal property and
money on hand and due him, share and share alike, as follows: Eleanor
Mitchell and Martha Austin, vho were his daus.; Samuel Swing, husband of his
dec'd. dau., Lydda; the heirs of his dau., Deborah Brazier; the heirs of his
dau., Phebe Harris; his sons, David, Caleb, Joshua, Shadrach and Enoch, and
to his daus., Rebecca Adkinson and Elizabeth Lane. He bequeathed $50 each
to Shadrach Harris and James Harris, Jr., sons, no doubt, of his dec'd. dau.,
Phebe Harris. He named his sons, David3 Dial and Joshua3 Dial "to be the
EXRS. of this my last will and testament." Wit: Samuel McGavic and Thomas
Thompson.
WILL OF ROBERT DIAL
The Will of Robert1 Dial, father of Shadrach2 Dial, vi.ll be found on
page 216.
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CHAPTER TWENTY TOO
DOCK V. DIAL
Dock W. Dial - b. Dec, 20, 1820; d. Mar. 12, 1806; ra. Rebecca B. Wright,
Apr. 11, 1844. Rebecca B. Wright - b. Dec. 27, 1827; d. Feb. 10, 1896.
Henry F. Dial
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b;
Feb.
23,
1845
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d.
1914
Laura N. Dial
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b.
July
12,
1846
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d.
1905
Elizabeth Temperance
Dial -
b.
Jan.
IT,
1849
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d.
1863
Franklin J. Dial
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b.
Nov.
10,
1850
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d.
1908
Ivanona M. Dial
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b.
Jan..
11,
1853
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no
record
Mary E. Dial
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b.
July
26,
1854
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d.
1930
Rebecca Texas Dial
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b.
Mar.
22,
1856
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d.
1945
Benjamin Hill Dial
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b.
Feb.
2,
1858
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D. W. Dial, Jr.
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b.
Nov.
10,
1859
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F. Bartow Dial
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b.
Feb.
25,
1861
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Oscar B. Dial
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b.
Apr.
3,
1863
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d.
1888
Peter Dial
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b.
May
12,
1866
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d.
1906
Della Dial
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b.
May
14,
1869
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no
record
Temperance Dial, widow, of Madison County, Ga., drew lots for land in
Murray Co., Ga. , for herself in 1832 and in the same year drew lots for land
in Floyd Co., Ga., for Dock W. Dial, a minor, 12 yrs. of age, her son.
Mrs. X. 0. Newman of Newnan, Coweta Co., Ga., whose husband is a grand¬
son of Dock W. Dial, wrote me in 1956 that her husband's grandfather, an only
child, was left an orphan in early life and that he was apprenticed to some¬
one. Mr. Newman was dangerously ill and not expected to live more than a few
months the last time I heard from Mrs. Newman. She said that Dock W. Dial
came to Coweta County empty handed and that he and his wife had 13 children
as listed in the Family Bible, which her family owns. She said that he served
in the War Between the States and returned to Coweta County, where he lived a
fine Christian life and had countless friends. At his death, Mrs. Newman says,
he owned several thousand acres of land. Military records at the National and
Georgia Archives show that Dock W. Dial was a Sgt. in Co. H. 66th Ga. Inf.
Volunteer Regt.
There is a Mrs. Opal (Dial) Isgett who lives in North Birmingham, Ala.
who informed Louise Davenport (Mrs. B. Roper Dial) of that city, that her
father was Wm. Hinton Dial, a son of Frank and Emily (Huston) Dial of Newnan,
Ga. It is my surmise that Frank Dial was the son, Franklin J. Dial, in the
above Bible record of Dock and Rebecca (Wright) Dial.
It is my opinion that the name of the first daughter was Laura Susan.
I do not know who was the father of Dock W. Dial and I have no information
concerning his Dial ancestry but I believe he was related to our Dial
families in some way which accounts for the inclusion of his family record
in this book.
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PART VI
SOME OF
MARTIN DIAL'S CONNECTIONS
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ABERCROMBIE
Rebecca3 Abercrombie who m. Hastings2 Dial, and Chrystie Abercrombie
who m. his youngest brother, Martin2 Dial, were daughters of James Abercrom¬
bie, Jr. Some say that their mother was Elizabeth Sherrill of Lord Balti¬
more's Coloney of Md., their father's second wife. Old records left by Geo.
V/. Dial, of Detroit, owned by Miss Rebecca7 Dial, a dau. of the late S. C.
U. S. Senator, Nathaniel B.6 Dial, show their mother's name as Hannah
Pickard, and as their father's first wife. Since I have found no conclusive
documentation of the maiden name of Chrystie and Rebecca Abercrombie's
mother, I prefer to let others debate and resolve the matter.
Veteran students disagree as to who was the father of James Abercrombie,
Jr. Some say that his father was Sir James Abercrombie of Scotland, the
British Attorney General of the Colony of S. C. from 1732 to 1744. They say
that Sir James Abercrombie's wife was Mary Gordon, that both of them were
born and died in Scotland. I have no proof of this tradition but I believe
it is true. There are some who claim that it has been established that Sir
James Abercrombie, the Colonial Attorney General, was a bachelor.' I do not
believe that he was. It is generally agreed that the father of Chrystie
Abercrombie who m. Martin2 Dial, and Rebecca Abercrombie, who m. Hastings2
Dial was James Abercrombie, Jr., and that their grandfather was James Aber¬
crombie of the Colony of S. C. Some say that Mary Gordon's father was Sir
Arthur Straylock of Scotland.
There are those who give references to support their claim that among
"our'* ancestral Abercrombie families was the Abercrombie family of Burkenbog
in the Shire of Banff, Scotland, including Humphrey de Abercrombie who ob¬
tained a charter from King Robert Bruce in 1315* They cite "Burk's Peerage
and Barrentage" to show that "our" Sir James Abercrombie was a son of Sir
Alexander of Birkenbog. Having not been able to consult the references
given or otherwise verify these claims I simply submit them as interesting
surmises. It is generally acknowledged that the children of "our" James
Abercrombie, Jr., whose wife or wives I have been unable positively to
identify were :
1. Isabel Abercrombie - m. _ Blackwell of Va.
2. Mary Abercrombie - m. _ Dial of N. C.
3. Thomas Abercrombie - m. Mrs. Ruckett of N. C.
4. Isaac Abercrombie - granted land in Laurens Dist., S. C. in 1769;
returned to N. C.
5. John Abercrombie.
6. James Bercrombie.
7. Alexander Abercrombie.
8. Charles Abercrombie.
9. Colvill Abercrombie.
10. Rebecca Abercrombie - m. Hastings2 Dial.
11. Chrystie Abercrombie - m. Martin2 Dial.
George Troy Jones of Rt. 3 > Laurens Co., S. C., a descendant of James
Abercrombie, Jr., through his son, James, and his granddau. , Hannah Abercrom¬
bie (Mrs. Elias Brock), whose family settled in Calhoun Co., Ala., has pro¬
vided me a wealth of data on the S. C., Ga., Ala. and Texas progeny of our
ancient ancestor, James Abercrombie, Jr. I deeply regret that they cannot be
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included in this supplement to "Martin2 Dial and Related Families." If a
second edition is published, perhaps these invaluable data that he has sup¬
plied can be included. Troy Jones vas b. Dec. 16, 1892 in Laurens Co., S.
C. He married Mrs. Frances Garrett in 1953* She died in 195^* His parents
vere Green J. and Emma Josephine (Fowler) Jones.
EASTWOOD
Two daus. of Israel and Elizabeth (Green) Eastwood m. sons of Martin2
and Chrystie (Abercrombie) Dial - both couples vere my maternal gr-gr-grand-
parents. The families lived on nearby farms in Laurens Co., S. C. for many
years. My maternal gr- grandfather, Colvill3 Dial, m. Lydia Eastwood, and
one of his six brothers, Martin3 Disl, Jr., m. her sister, Jane Eastwood.
Elizabeth (Green) Eastwood was the only dau. of Zachariah Green, whose
will was probated in Laurens Co., S. C., Feb. 11, 1793* It was recorded
in Will Bk. A, p. 73* He left all of his sizeable estate to his unnamed
wife for her lifetime. He provided that after her death 100 acres of his
land was to go to his nephew, Elisha Casey, and that all other property vas
to go to "rny two well beloved children, James Green and. Elizabeth Eastwood."
He named his son, James Green, and his nephew, Elisha Casey, as executors
of his will.
Deed records of the office of the County Clerk of Laurens Co., S. C.
reflect early purchases and sale of land by Israel and Elizabeth Eastwood
as follows:
1. Nov. 27, 1788 - Israel Eastwood by Benjamin Rainey, 100 A., Bk. F, p.
321 (on Raburn Creek)
2. Nov. 29, 1788 - Israel Eastwood by Benjamin Rainey, 100 A., Bk. F, p.
321 (on Raburn Creek)
3. Nov. 20, 1798 - Israel and Elizabeth Eastwood to Jesse Childers, 100
A., Bk. H, p. 201 (on Raburn Creek)
Feb. 19, 1807 - Israel and Elizabeth Eastwood to John Coker, 150 A.,
Bk. H, p. 201 (on Mountain Creek waters of Raburn Creek)
In l8l8, Israel Eastwood, then a widower and an aged veteran of the
Revolutionary War, moved to Walton Co., Ga. with his daus., Jane Eastwood
(Mrs. Martin3 Dial, Jr.), Mary Eastwood (Mrs. Charles Avery), _ _ _ East-
wood (Mrs. James Bolt), and their families and with his sons, Elijah, John
and Lawrence Eastwood, Sr. John and Lawrence Eastwood, Sr. vere married
and brought their families with them. Elijah Eastwood was a bachelor who
vas deaf and dumb. He lived with Martin3 and Jane (Eastwood) Dial. Israel
Eastwood lived with his son-in-law, James Bolt, and appeared with his fam¬
ily in their 1820 Walton County census. He moved with the James Bolt fam¬
ily to Fayette Co., Ga., and appeared with them there in the 1830 census.
After the death of his dau., Mrs. James Bolt, after 1830, he moved to Big
Shanty in the north central section of Cobb Co., Ga., to live with his
widowed dau., Mrs. Mary Avery. He drew a pension for his service from
1834 until the time of his death at Big Shanty in Mar. lQh2.
I believe Elijah Eastwood, an early settler in Orange Co., N. C. vas
the father of my gr-gr- grandfather, Israel Eastwood., and a brother of an
Israel Eastwood, the pioneer citizen of Granville Co., N. C. Elijah East-
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wood, 67, in the 1850 Walton Co., Ga. census of his sister, Jane (Eastwood)
Dial, was my gr-gr- grandfather ' s oldest sen. Surely he must have been named
for his grandfather, Elijah Eastwood. My gr-gr- grandfather Eastwood was
born in Orange -Co., N. C. May 9, 1757 « Orange County was taken from Gran¬
ville County in 1753 .
There was an Elijah Eastwood and an Israel Eastwood who were among
those who received land grants in Burke Co., Ga., in the 1780*s. Elijah
Eastwood and his wife, Margaret, sold 360 A. of land on Flat River in Orange
Co., N. C. to Thomas Kell on May 24, 1770. They sold another tract of land
in the sarnie vicinity to Thomas Kell on Apr. k, 1772. There is no further
record of Elijah Eastwood in Orange County.
Since my gr-gr- grandfather, Israel Eastwood, enlisted in the Revolu¬
tionary Army in Burke Co., Ga., and since Elijah Eastwood of Orange Co.,
N. C. had sold his land and moved elsewhere, I am certain that the Burke
Co. land grants in the 1780' s were to him and his father. Israel Eastwood
went to Orange Co., N. C. after the War, married and lived there a few
years, moved back to Burke Co., Ga., and then to Laurens Co., S. C. where
he lived until he moved with several of his children in l8l8 to Walton Co.,
Ga. Our last census of his family was in 1810 in Laurens Co. His wife had
died before he moved to Walton Co., Ga. He signed a deposition in Fayette
Co., Ga., in application for a Revolutionary War pension on Mar. 31, I83L.
The pension was granted on Apr. 25 of that year and was paid to him until
his death in Mar. 1842. The deposition and other legal papers incident
thereto, No. S. 31660, are on record at the National Archives Building,
Washington, D. C. They are as follows:
"State of Georgia
"Fayette County
"On this thirty- first day of March 1834 personally appeared in Orphans
Court before Edward P. Mixon, Samuel Swanson, William Pace and Finlay G.
Stewart, justices of the Inferior Court of Fayette Co., now sitting, Israel
Eastwood, a resident of the Co. of Fayette, State of Georgia, aged 76 years,
who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the fol¬
lowing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress
passed June 7> 1832.
"That he entered the service of the U. S. under the following named of¬
ficers and served as herein stated.
"Under command of Capt. Thomas Morris in a Company of Artillery, of
which John Dowler (he pronounced the name like Dollar) became 2nd Lt. and
with whom he enlisted in the County of Burke, Georgia, in 1776, which Com¬
pany he presumes was raised under authority of the U. S. as the mode of ob¬
taining men was by enlistment, and was marched to Lunburg, Ga. where he was
stationed under command of Col. or Major White where he served the full term
of his enlistment - one year, 3 mos., most of the time as the Serg't. of his
Co., the remainder as a Private, and that he was engaged in no civil pursuit
during that time and was discharged by Capt. Morris.
"Under command of Col. Wm. Murphy which was commanded by Gen. Scriven
in conjunction with Gov. Huston a part of the time, as a volunteer and pri¬
vate, which Company was -raised and called into service under authority of
the State of Ga., and was marched to Midway Meeting House, thence to Rudd’s
Bluff on the Altamaha River below Fort Barrington to the St. Mary's River to
attack some British, Indians and Tories under the command of a Tory, Col.
Brown, who upon approval fell back to a place called Alligator Bridge where
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it was said, he vas Joined by some British troops and at which place we over¬
took him and had a. fight - we then returned to the main body of our Army on
the St. Mary’s where we were Joined by Gen. Williamson from S„ C. and after
having a very severe spell of sickness he was discharged by Gov. Hinston,
having been in the service previous to being discharged not less than four
months, and was engaged in no civil pursuit whatever during that time.
i!And under the command of Capt. John Fann of Burke Co., Ga., it being
a company of 'Minute Men’ called into service under authority of the State
of Georgia, as a substitute and volunteer and private at Ft. Morgan on the
Ogeechee River against the Indians and served two tours of six weeks each,
the first of these tours as a volunteer, the second as a substitute, imme¬
diately in succession, and shortly after his return from the St. Mary’s ex¬
pedition in 1778, making both together 3 mos., and that he was engaged in
no civil pursuit whatever during said tours.
"Immediately after his release from Fort Morgan he vas taken by a
company of Tories commanded by a Capt. Sharp but before they got him to
the British he effected his escape to S. C . , where he Joined a Co. of
'Georgia Refugees' commanded by Capt. Joshua Inman and Shadrack Inman, a
1st Lt., who like Col. Elijah Clark of Ga., General Sumpter and Marion of
S. C. had devoted himself and his little band to the cause of his country -
commissioned and acting under authority of the State of Ga., at Crackerneck
(?) on the Carolina side of the Savannah River (he thinks it was in the
month of January) in the year 1779* Capt. Inman declared to those present
his determination to serve his country (in his own words) "'as long as he
could raise an army'" and called upon those who were willing to follow him
to volunteer but that "'no man wants to be required to order an unwilling
service,'" and might leave whenever he wished to do so unless the nature
of the service in which the men were engaged rendered it improper to per¬
mit him to do so, but that as soon as the emergency was passed he wants him
permitted to depart, these are, he thinks, precisely the terms upon which
he and the rest of Capt. Inman's men volunteered, and his father having
been compelled by the Tories to leave his home with his family and seek for
them elsewhere that safety which the forces of the U. S. could not at that
time afford them, he did volunteer as a private in Capt. Inman's Co. and
being mounted was marched to Savannah and placed under the command of Gen.
Lincoln, who directed us to 'scour' the country, to disperse the Tories and
protect the Whigs - that he was in several skirmishes with parties of Tories
and British and vas at the siege of Savannah under the command of Gen. Lin¬
coln, that he continued in the service of the U. S. under the command of
Capt. Inman as aforesaid (no particular term of service having been speci¬
fied and having it as his option to leave the service whenever he chose with
the exceptions above noted) during the years of 1779 j 17^0 and 1781 and was
discharged by Capt. Inman in the month of January (and thinks it vas about
the middle of the month) in the year 1782 (instead of 1783) having been in
the service as aforesaid not less than three years and during which time he
was engaged in no civil pursuits, etc.
"Immediately after his 'Refugee Service' he spent a few days at his
father's in Barnwell Dist., S. C., went to his uncles in Granville Co., N.
C., where soon after he was marched to Charleston, S. C. under command of
Capt. Barnett Pullian, 2nd Lt. Tatum and Ensign Washington substituted in
place of a private of said Company named Fowler in year 1782 (in latter
part of Feb. or first of March, and was marched to Charleston under Col.
Little - marched to Camden, secured discharge from Major whose name he
has forgotten) having been in service not less than 3 mos., etc.
"Went again to uncles in N. C. Immediately after married in Orange Co.
In August of same year drafted under command of Capt. Wm. Riley, etc. finally
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detached by Capt. Riley to drive wagon, sent to drive provisions for army to
Petersburg, Va. for arms which were delivered to Col. Burton. Col. Burton
discharged him, he having served 3 mos., etc.
"He now has no documentary evidence, having lost all of his discharges
and knows no one whose testimony he can procure. Immediately after end of
his services he lived for three or four years in Orange Co., N. C., then
Burke Co., Ga., then in Laurens Dist., S. C., then Walton Co., Ga. in the
order stated, then in Fayette Co., Ga. where he now resides. He was born
May 9> 1757 > in Orange Co., N. C. - father recorded his age in Bible which
he presumes is still in existence. The Rev. Thomas St. Cliett and Myate
Heflin can testify to his character for veracity and the belief of his
neighborhood and their own opinion of his service as a soldier in the Revo¬
lution.
"He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the
present and declares his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of
any State.
"Sworn to and subscribed March 31> 1834.
Israel Eastwood"
"Once enlisted - three times a volunteer, twice a substitute and once draf¬
ted, Rev. Cliett and Myate Heflin state that they are well acquainted with
Israel Eastv.Tood wTho was subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, and
that they believe him to be 7 6 years, that he is reputed and believed in the
neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier in the Revolution and
that they concur in that opinion.
"The Court declares that after investigation and questioning as pres¬
cribed by law it is satisfied that Israel Eastwood was a Revolutionary War
soldier. Israel Eastwood of Fayette Co., in the State of Ga., also was a
private in the Regiment commanded by Col. White for 2 years. Inscribed on
the Roll of Ga. at rate of $80.00 per annum to commence on 4th day of March,
1834.
"Certificate of pension issued 25th April, 1834.
"Arrears to 4th of March $240.
"Semi-annual allowance 40.
"Under Act June 7, 1832."
1790 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Israel Eastwood household: Males 2 (under 1.6) 2 (over 16) Females 4 (white)
1800 Census - Spartanburg Co., S. C.
Israel Eastwood household: Males 1 (16-26) 1 (over 45 and up)
Females 4 (under 10) 2 (10-16) 1 (16-26) 1 (26-45)
1810 Census - Laurens Co., S. C.
Israel Eastwood household: Males 1 (over 45) Females 2 (10-l6) 1 (over 45)
1820 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
James Bolt household: Males 2 (under 10) 1 (10-16) 1 (26-45) 1 (over 45)
Females 2 (under 10) 1 (10-16) 1 (26-45)
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1850 Census - Fayette Co., Ga.
James Bolt household: Males 2 (under 5) 1 (5-10) 1 (10-15) 1 (40-50)
1 (70-80)
Females 2 (under 5) 1 (5-10) 1 (15-20) 1 (40-50)
There is no doubt at all that the male over 45 in the Walton County
census of 1820 and the male (70 - 80) in the Fayette County census vas
Israel Eastwood, one of my maternal gr-gr- grandfathers. Mrs. James Bolt
was one of his daughters.
1820 Census - Walton Co., Ga.
Charles Avery household: Males 1 (under 10) 1 (26-45)
Females 2 (under 10) 1 (26-45)
I850 Census - Cobb Co., Ga.
(Big Shanty Post Office)
Mary Avery - 55 - widow - b. in N. C.
Thomas Avery - 25 - son - b. in Ga.
Charles Avery's wife was Mary Eastwood, a dau. of Israel and Elizabeth
(Green) Eastwood. In the 6th U. S. Census of a list of veterans of the Rev¬
olutionary War living in Cobb Co., Ga., the name of the head of the family
with whom each pensioner was residing on June 1, l84l, was given. The list
showed that Israel Eastwood, a pensioner, 82 years of age, was living with
Mary Avery. Ref. Chapter VI, p. 507 > "The First Hundred Years - A Short
History of Cobb Co., Ga. " by Sarah Blackwell Gober Temple, published by
Walter W. Brown Pub. Co., Atlanta, Ga., 1935* Mary (Eastwood) Avery was no
doubt b. in S. C. She could have been born, however, in N. C., while her
parents were visitng relatives there. Her parents were residing in Laurens
Co., S. C. at the time of her birth.
It is believed that the first Eastwood families came to America from
Eastwood in Essex Co., England. I am unable to document that tradition.
My gr-gr- grandfather, Israel Eastwood's uncle whom he mentioned in his
deposition as having visited while a soldier in the Revo3mtion and after in¬
dependence was won was without doubt, in ray opinion, Israel Eastwood for whom
he was named. The uncle received a grant of land in Granville Co. in the
British Colony of N. C. from the Earl of Granville on Mar. 1, 1762. He
lived in that County until death. His will was proved in the Granville Co.
Court at its Feb. session in 179^* He willed his plantation and consider¬
able other properties to his wife, Mary, for her lifetime. His children
whom he mentioned in his will were: Israel, John, Lewis, Abraham and
Charles Eastwood, and Lydia, Rebekah, Elizabeth, Mary and Keziah Eastwood.
Witnesses to his will were Obadiah Clement and Samuel Clement. EXRS. : wife,
Mary Eastwood, Wm. Night and Samuel Harris. His most interesting legacy was
as follows: "I give and bequeath to my son, Israel Eastwood, my House Bible."
Israel Eastwood's list of Taxable Land in Granville Co., N. C. from
1787 to 1791 vas as follows: 1787 - 1118 acres; 1788 - 1117 acres; 1789 -
919 acres; 1790 - 919 acres, 1791 - 1100 acres.
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Marriage and other Eastwood records at Oxford C. H., Granville Co.,
N. C. are as follows:
Grantees - Grantors
I. Eastwood from Earle of Granville
I. Eastwood from David Gunter
I . Eastwood from Benj . Hubbard
I. Eastwood from The State
I. Eastwood from The State
I. Eastwood from The State
John Eastwood from I. Eastwood
I. Eastwood from Chas. Porter
John Eastwood from A. Eastwood
John Eastwood from The Sheriff
John Eastwood from Wm. Wright
Chas. Eastwood from John Eastwood
John Eastwood from D. Wilkerson
John Eastwood from J. Boling
John Eastwood TR from A. Adcock
John Eastwood from Moses and J. Curtis
Grantors Grantees
Israel Eastwood to Thomas Person
Israel Eastwood to Jeremiah Mize
Israel Eastwood to Jesse Meadows
Israel Eastwood to Ejhraira Frazier
Israel Eastwood to John Eastwood
Israel Eastwood to Joseph Ellis
Israel Eastwood to Joseph Waller
Abraham Eastwood to John Eastwood
John Eastwood to Charles Eastwood
John Eastwood to John Clement
Israel Eastwood to Stephen Beasley, Jr.
Book
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Mar.
1, 1762
Book
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page 247
Feb.
1, 1762
Book
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page 79
Oct.
8, 1768
Book
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page 178
1780
Book
N
page 303
1783
Book
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page 331
1789
Book
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page 132
1792
Book
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page 325
1784
Book
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page 80
Sept,
- 30, 1797
Book
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page 169
Jan.
1802
Book
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page 290
Dec.
17 > 1801
Book
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page 306
Jan.
2, 1811
Book
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page 70
Mar.
6, 1820
Book
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page 398
. Dec .
15, 1827
Book
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page 323
Aug.
4, 1830
Book
4
page 327
July 9, 1830
Book I
page 421
1772
Book K
page 155
1773
Book I
page 147
1777
Book M
page 76
1778
Book N
page 132
1792
Book N
page l8l
1792
Book 0
page 270
1783
Book Q
page 80
1797
Book W
page 306
1811
Book 1
page 331
1816
Book 3
page 26
1826
Marriage Records
John Eastwood to Sally Wilkerson, Apr. 9> 1792
James Eastwood to Nancy Morris, Sept. 23 , l8l8
Israel Eastwood to Rhoda Wilkerson, Oct. 9, 1819
John Eastwood to Mary Wright, Dec. 10, 1834
Elijah H. Eastwood to Martha G. Lawson, June 3> 1837
HARRISON
James J. (Jim) Harrison, my father, came to Texas at 19 from Waldron,
Ark. He married Savannah Elizabeth5 Dial in Fannin Co., Texas, Nov. 22, 1883*
Until he was 48 years old he operated a reasonably prosperous Hardware and
Furniture and Undertaking business at Leonard and Myra, Texas. After his
store and everything in it was destroyed by fire in 1904 he served for nearly
7 years as the first Rural "Free" Delivery man in Cooke Co., Texas. When the
family moved to Waxahachie, Texas, in 1910 in order that the children might
attend the Public Schools and Trinity University, he entered the nursery-
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brokerage business in which he continued there and after he and ir;y mother had
moved to Dallas in 1918, until old age and failing health forced him to re¬
tire. Papa was a Presbyterian Elder from his 25th birthday until his death
in his 88th year. - He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church un¬
til it reunited with the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., after which time he was
a member of the reunited church. He was systematic and orderly in his habits
and conduct. He kept himself clean, neat and tidy to the very last day of
his life. I never heard him tell a dirty story or use a profane vord. He
was friendly, industrious and rigidly honest. In my book he was one of the
best men I ever knew.
James J. Harrison's father was Daniel B. Harrison - b. Sept. 15, 1815,
Giles Co., Tenn.j d. May 50, 1875; m. 1st, Elizabeth Joplin(g) in Term, or
Miss. Elizabeth Joplin(g) - b. ab. 1823; Tenn.; d. Dallas, Polk Co., Ark.,
Oct. 1863. Daniel B. Harrison m. 2nd, Mrs. Elizabeth Duval, Red River Co.,
Texas, Dec. 30, 1864; no issue. Daniel B. Harrison was a Cumberland Presby¬
terian minister; the Grand Orator of Lodge No. 128 A. F. and A. M. of "Old
Dallas" (then county seat, Polk Co., Ark.) on June 24, of i860, l86l and 1862
in public celebrations of the birthday of St. John the Baptist; Secretary of
Dallas Lodge 1861-1863; and on Oct. 3; 1862 elected as its delegate to the
annual, meeting of the Grand Lodge of Ark., held in Little Rock; Circuit Court
Clerk, 1854-1860 and County and Probate Judge 1860-1864 of Polk Co.; a Com¬
missioner and a principal speaker at the General Assembly of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, held in May 1875; at Jefferson, Texas, and died at Tex¬
arkana, Ark. enroute home, May 30, 1875* His parents were Daniel R. and Su¬
sannah (Rucker) Harrison. Daniel R. Harrison - b. ab. 1775; N. C. or Va.;
d. after 1850, Hardin Co., Tenn.; was a manufacturer and trader. Susannah
Rucker, dau. of George and Catherine (Ehart) Rucker - b. ab. 1781, Culpeper
Co., Va.; m. Daniel R. Harrison ab. 1800, probably in Abbeville Dist., S. C.;
d. after 1840, Hardin Co., Tenn. or "Old Tishomingo" Co., Miss. George Ruck¬
er, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Reynolds) Rucker - b. Madison Co., Va. ; "An
American Patriot" who served in Va. Militia, Culpeper Co., Class No. 85. His
father-in-law, Michael Ehart, of Culpeper Co., "A Patriot," provided 300
pounds of beef for the Army in the American Revolution. George Rucker d. in
Franklin Co., Ga. His will, written Sept. 6, 1810, was probated Nov. 6, 1815;
in Franklin County. Catherine Ehart (Mrs. George Rucker), a dau. of Michael
and Catherine Ehart of Culpeper Co., Va. - b. ab. 1760, probably in Madison
Co., Va.; d. in 1835; "Old Milton" Co., Ga., near Alpharetta, now in Fulton
Co.; bur. Rucker Cem. off of Rucker Rd., 2 or 3 miles from Alpharetta, where
a massive monument, erected by her youngest son, Simeon Bluford Rucker and
his family, marks her grave.
SWEENY
Robert Powell Sweeny, inventor and textile mill executive, was born in
Charleston, S. C., Feb. 7; 1883; son of Colonel Robert Hayne Sweeny and
Catherine Friendly Sweeny. His father served in the Confederate Army, and
was a Colonel on the staff of Gov. W. H. Ellerby of S. C. in 1897* He is
the gr- grandson of Capt. Robert Hatch, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary
War, and later lost his life in a naval engagement with the British in Stone
River, near Charleston, S. C., during the War of 1812 .
He received his academic education in the public schools of Charleston,
S. C., attended Wofford College at Spartanburg, S. C. He graduated in Bank-
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Spartanburg, S. C., and graduated in Textile Engineering at Clemson College,
Clemson, South Carolina.
From 1903 to 1904, and 1906 to 1908, he was Sec'y. and Resident Mgr.
of Ware Shoals Manufacturing Company at Ware Shoals, South Carolina. Daring
1905 he served as Chief Clerk of the Material and Supplies Department of the
Isthmian Canal Commission, Panama Canal. His dept, was responsible for the
unloading, warehousing and disbursing of material and supplies used in build¬
ing the Panama Canal. On Dec. 27, I905, be m. Jennie Eloise6 Hellams, a gr-
gr- granddaughter of Martin2 Dial.
In 1909 he became Supt. of the Fairmont Manufacturing Company of Fair¬
mont, S. C., where he remained for 2 years and then became Supt. of the
Wylie Mills at Chester, S. C., which mills were built under his supervision
for the Parker Cotton Mills.
His next connection was with the New York Cotton Mills at Utica, N. Y. ,
as Supt., where he remained for 3 years; after which he returned South to be¬
come Mgr. of the Social Circle Cotton Mill Company at Social Circle, Ga., and
which is part of the Camion Group of Mills. He reorganized the Social Circle
Mills and started it into production of the first Cannon sheets, which have a
nation-wide distribution. At the end of 3 years with these mills he became
Manager of the Buffalo Mills at Union, South Carolina.
He gave up mill work in 1922 and moved to Greenville, S. C. and organ¬
ized the R. P. Sweeny Company, of which he was President and Treasurer. This
Company sold machinery of all kinds, but one of the most important articles
which the Company handled was the Sweeny "Pneu-Way" Portable Vacuum Cleaner,
a machine which Mr. Sweeny invented, and on which he owns a number of valu¬
able patents. This machine is used in cotton mills and other large industri¬
al plants, and has had a very large sale in the U. S. and even abroad.
Through the advertising of the Vacuum Cleaner in Nat'l. magazines the city
of Greenville has received very valuable publicity.
In 1953 he went back into textile manufacturing, and served as Produc¬
tion Mgr. and Gen'l. Supt. of the Exposition Cotton Mills in Atlanta, Ga. In
late 1941 he resigned, for patriotic reasons, and took the position of Senior
Industrial Specialist with the War Production Board in Atlanta. The U. S. was
at war, and his main task was getting textile mills in the Southeastern area
of the U. S. into rapid production of urgently needed fabrics for the War Dept.
In Oct. 1942, he was appointed Chief of the Textile Unit of the Bureau
of Foreign and Domestic Commerce of the Department of Commerce in Washington,
D. C., and was charged with the textile activities of the Department of Com¬
merce pertaining to raw products, manufacturing and distribution, and matters
affecting the textile industry. He resigned from this position in 1947 and
retired from active work. He and Mrs. Sweeny reside at 8 West Melrose St.,
Chevy Chase, Maryland. (1958)
Mr. Sweeny is a 32° degree Mason and a Shriner, and a member of the
Methodist Church. He is also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.
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Abercrombie, Alexander, 233; -Anna, 31; Bart¬
lett, 30, 31; Bernice, 29, 32; Bernice Ellen,
30; Bessie, 31; Charlee, 31, 233; Charles
Morion, 31; Charlotte, 30; Chxystie, 4, 30,
233; Clara, 31; Clarinda, 30; Ciarytine, 30;
Col v ill, 34, 233; Cynthia, 162; Dewitt Tal-
madge, 31; Dora Eugenie, 31; Doric Beth,
31; Elihu, 5; Elizabeth (Green), 31; Elmer,
31; Ethel, 30; Eugene, 31; Eunicy, 30; George
Dewey, 31; Glenda Nell, 31; Hannah, 233;
Harriett Elizabeth, 31; Hassle, 30; laoac,
233; Isabel, 233; James, 32, 128, 162, 233;
James, Jr., 32, 134, 233; Jane (Armstrong),
32; Jeru, 31; John, 233; John Bartlett, 31;
John Collier, 30, 32; John Walton, 31; Jon¬
athan, 5, 30, 32; Jonathan, Jr., 30; Jonathan
Alexander, 32; Larry Eugene, 31; Letha, 30;
Lewis, 30; Lewis Henry, 31; Lois, 31; Luther
L. , 30; Mary, 233; Mary Leake, 31; Mary
(Polly), 27; Mildred Leake, 31, 32; Olivia,
31; Paul Rutherford, 31; Raymond, 31; He*
becco, 134 , 233; Sara Francos, 7; Sarah Deli,
31; Seth Marion Barton, 30; Steve, 31; Susan
Henrietta, 30; Thomas, 233; Warren Oscar,
31; Wm. Bartlett, 31; William D. , 30; William
McArthur, 30, 32; Zula, 31
Abernathy, Eima, 66; Inez, 66
Abler, Frank S., 170; Frank a, Jr., 170
Ackerman, James, 223; James Ralston, 223;
Linda Lou, 223
Acom, Anne, 65
Adair, John, 170; Kate, 170; Mary Kate, 170;
William Irvin, 170, 173
Adams, A. W. , 66; Mrs. A. W., 63; Charles Don,
122; Dennis Roy, 122; Hannah Myrindy (Dial),
62, 66; Henry Frank, 66; Isaac Marvin, 66;
John Washington, 66; Lue Ella, 66; Moggie,
63; Maggie Lee, 66; Martha Elizabeth, 63,
66; Myrinda (Dial), 65; Myrtle, 63; Nancy
Myrtle, 66; Rhonda Cheryl, 122; Robert, 66;
Roy Lee. 122
Adcock, A., 239; Pansy LaRue, 120
Aderhold, Mrs. Ludie, 65
Adkinaon, Rebecca, 231
Adkinsson, Elizabeth Dial, 220; George, 220;
George Oneal, 220
Agnew, Virginia, 143, 144
Aitchenson, Nancy, 199
Albritton, Edwina, 100
Aldridge, William, 22
Alexander, Gertrude, 19; Joen, 25; John A., 19;
Mrs. John A., 19; Laura Ley, 25; Marietta,
158; Mrs. Mary, 170, 173; Penelope, 25;
Thomas Ley, 25
Allen, Alice, 90; A 1 lie, 206; Amanda, 90; Amanda
Fitz, 169, 173; Barbara, 131; Ben F., 206;
Charles, 6, 7; Don, 131; Early, 91, 94; Eliza,
90; Elizabeth, 90; Ethel, 206; Eva D., 206;
Jeckson, 90; Jane, 89, 90, 91, 102; Jane
(Dial), 90, 91; Jesse W., 90, 93; John, 90,
91; John Quincy, 206; John Quincy, Jr., 206;
Kate, 103; Malrnda J.,91; Margaret, 94, 97;
Martha, 90; Martha Elizabeth, 91; Mary, 91,
136; Matilda, 90; Myrtle, 206; Nancy, 113;
Odetta, 206; Sanford. 91; Sarah M. , 91; Wil¬
liam, 90; William B. , 35; Wm. Y., 94, 96;
Winnie, 91; Young, 105
Allgood, Annie, 113; Babe, 113; Christie Ma-
lissa, 110; Colie, 113; Dank, 113; Grace,
113; John, 113; Levie, 113; Olivia, 113;
Parks, 113; Samuel, 113; Samuel Young, 113;
Sylvanus, 113; Sylvanus, Jr., 113; Virginia,
113, Winney, 105, 107
Allgoode, Coleman, 106
Alsup, Wilma Ann, 192
Alvis, Dayne, 193
Anderson, Austin Flint, 213; Austin Flint, Jr.,
213; Bertha, 110; J. F., 123; John Kincaid,
213; Mary Claire, 213; Scott Dial, 213; Mrs.
Tom, 74; Vivian, 189
Andros, Edna, 158
Arberry, Harriett T. , 218
Armistead, Robert B. , 77
Arms, John Taylor, 183
Armstrong, Charlie, 191, Christie, 27, 28; Clar¬
inda, 28; Claude, 31; Dempsey, 28; Dewey,
31; Eliza, 27; Ella Mae, 31, Eugenia, 29;
Fannie, 28; Hannah, 4. 27; Hannah (Dial),
7,27,28. 30,32; Hannah Julia, 27; Harriett,
27; Isaac, 27, 28; Isaac Malone, 29; Jainea,
31; Jane, 27, 30, 31; Janette (Coker), 27;
Jeffie Joy, 194; John. 27, 28, 30, 32; John
Harley, 29; Jonathan, 29; Jonathan, Jr. ,30;
Jonathan Dial, 29; Lido, 31; Lillie Mac, 29;
Malinda, 27; Martin. 11, 27; Mary, 27; Mary
Jane, 29; Ruby Belle, 29; Sarah Elizabeth
(McHugh), 29; Sarah Ella, 29; Sidney, 28,
Sophia, 28; Susan Eunice, 27; Taimadge, 31;
Thomas Sims, 29; Tolliver Robertson, 29;
Walter Austin, 29
Asbury, Francis, 8, 10, 11
Aschner, Arthur, 181
Ashe, Gloria Ann, 122; Lamar, 122
Atkins, Napolean, 217; Wm., 217
Atkinson, Cephas, 225
Atwater, Jack, 158; Virginia Ann, 158
Atwood, Lucinda, 30
Austin, Ada (Fowler), 189; Anderson, 189;
Clyde Wm., 188; Ethel, 110; Ethel Jane, J88,
189; Jane, 186; Martha, 189, 231; Mary, 188;
Neva Rosalie, 188; Rachel, 189; Ralph, 188;
Ruth, 95; Sue Clair, 188; Wade Wesley, 189;
Walter Nathaniel, 136; William Anderson,
188, 169
Autrcy, Dale, 72; Herman, 72; Joan, 72; Wayne,
72
Avery, Charles, 238; Mrs. Charles, 34, 234;
Mary (Eastwood), 234 , 2 38
Babb, Abner, II, 28, 32; Abner, III, 27, 28, 29,
32; Bonnie, 28; Elizabeth (Kellett), II, 28;
Elizabeth (Kellett), III, 29; Ella Eugenia,
27, 29; Joseph, 32; Leurene Buckheit, 28;
Malcolm McFall, 28; Marcelle, 28, 29, 32;
Mary, 28; Newton Jerve, 28; Newton Jerve,
Jr., 28; Sampson, 27, 32; Sidney Osborne,
27, 29, 32
Babcock, F. II., 30
Baccus, Charles, 121; Lloyd, 121; Lloyd, Jr.,
121; Sarah, 121
Baggett, Pearl Agnes, 211
Bagwell, Claud, 113; Mrs. Claud, 113; Lidia,
187
Bailey, Charla, 24; Charles, 24; Charles, Jr.,
24
Bailer, Edna, 147
Bailey, Effie, 113; Ella, 109; Harold, 113;
Harrison, 113; Henry, 113; Johnnie, 113;
Leila, 109; Lillian, 122; P. J., 73
Baker, Coleta, 220; Dimis Cecelia, 21; Mary,
97; Norton, 220
Baldwin, Joseph, 27
Balle, L. G., 145
Balmer, Elizabeth Susan, 178; Mrs. J. E., 177,
178, 180, 185; John Edwin, 178; Mrs. Malcolm
(Vernon), 184; Marjorie Vernon, 178; Susan
(Holliday), 178; Thomas Albert, 178
Banford, Dewey A., 69
Banks, L. S., 170
Banta, R. E.. 229
Barber, Mollie, 47
Barineaux, Barbara Jeon, 31
Barksdale, Alice, 143; Down, 142; Down A.,
143; Emma, 143; George A., 143; John A.,
143; Louise, 136; Lucinda, 142, 143; Martha
Rebecca, 143; Rebecca, 136; Sarah Louise,
136; William Dial, 143
Bernes, Allen Rusk, 157; Cathie, 157;
Claude, 156, 157; Claude, Jr., 157; George
Pershing, 157; James Newton, 157; Miller
Davis, 157; Miliicent, 157; William David,
157
Barnett, Cora Christine, 214; Joe Paul, 214;
Owen Eugene, 214; Peggy Ann, 214;TyeHill,
214; Tye Hill, Jr.f 214
Banett, Betty, 121; Bobby, 121; Charles Bur¬
kett, 121; Charles Henry, 121; Evelyn, 121;
Frances, 121; Harriett, 121; Harvey, 121;
Jackie, 121; Kate, 121; Lamar, 121; Mae,
121; Mira Bo, 121; Panella, 121; Pinkie,
121; Rudeen, 121; Sallle Kate, 121; Tommy,
121; Venetia, 121; Win,, 95
Baskin, Sam, 65
Bass, L. D., 171
Baughn, Willie, 68
Baxter, Ethel, 120
Beard, Mary Lute, 23
Bearden, Dela, 110
Beasley, Stephen, jr., 239
Bell, Claude, 161; Isaac S., 163; N. R, , 161
163, 164; N. U. , Jr., 161; Mrs. N Ik, 163.
PermeHa, 163
Benson, Carrie, 185; J. B., 70
Bentley, James J., 91
Beringer, Monroe, 126
Berry, HerscheJ, 72
Block, Wm. E., 138
Blackweldcr, Preston M., 161; Preston M. Jr
161 ' *
Blackwell, D. J., 12, 27; Harriett, l; Mr* Nettie
Curry, 12, 13; Thos. P., 101
Blakley, Frances, 131; Julian Grier. 131; Julian
Grier, Jr., 131
Bland, Beverly Anne, 127; Dorothy (Sweeny).
7; George Allman, 127
Blanton, George, 31
Blasengeme, Lovett M. , 110; Sam, 110
Bledsoe, E. li, 62, 68; Ernest, 68; Huston,
68; Nellie Ann (Dial), 68
Blitch, Mary, 30
Boling, Elmina I^ewia, 84; J. , 7.39
Bolt, Berryman, 15, 16, 18, 62; Hazel, 187;
James, 18, 62, 234; Mrs. James, 34, 234,
238; Lucinda, 28; Margaret, 171; Martha D„
16; Mary, 15; Mary C., IS, 16, 18, 61, t>*;
Permeiin, 16, 18; Robert H. , 15; S. W., 15;
W. P.f 137; Willard, 16; Wm. M., 15
Bomar, Wm. Richard, Sr., 206
Bonner, Charles Taylor, 185; Davenport, 185;
Frances, 185; Herndon, 185; Thoa. R., 185;
Thos. R., Jr., 185
Boone, Dianne, 188; Erwin C. , 188; Herscheil
Erwin, 188; Mary Clair, 188
Boor, Samuel Bruce, 119
Booth, Christine, 154; Nancy Elizabeth, 71
Borland, Francis, 216
Bourlin, Fanny, 216; James, 216
Bowen, Emeline, 142; Emmaline (Dial), ISO.
Wm., 150; Wm. H., 142
Boyd, Arthur, 171; Athella, 1S6; Bud, 186; C.
H., 202; Elizabeth Curtis. (Parker), 186,
Eloise, 171; Emeline, 171; Frances Mary,
15; Grace, 171; James, 171, 186; James
Harrison, 186; Jane, 198; John, 186. 198,
199; John Young, 186; Laurence, 1 86, Lone,
171; Mamie, 171; Mary Ann (Madden), 187;
Mary Jane, 186, 187, 188, 189; MactenWade,
186; Mollie, 186; Sarah (Sallie), 186, 187.
Susan, 187; William, 186; Wm. B., 166, 187;
Williamson, 186
Bozeman, Mildred, 157
Bradbury, Louise, 193
Braden, Della, 205; Emma Elizabeth, 205
Bradshaw, Beulah Crain, 223; Eiva Mce, 2.23;
Jesse, 223; Kenneth, 223; Laura, 223; l^nn
Jo, 223; Ruth, 223; Wm., 223
Bramlett, Mary, 171; Mary Hannah, 193
Branch, C. F. , 69
Brannen, Richard L., 21; Mrs. Richard L. , 21
Braselton, Bruce, 119; James Allen, 119;
Luther Allen, 119
Brazier, Deborah, 231; Laban, 224
Bray, Audrey, 113
Brewer, James Thomas, 49; W. , 77
Bridges, Florence (Dial), 218; Florence Jo¬
sephine, 219; ‘Frances, 218; Jamie Beth,
218; John H., 218; Mrs. John II., 223
Brisco, A. L., 110
Brock, Mrs. Elias, 233
Brooke, Bess Elizabeth Hastings. 161, George
Washington, 160, 161; George to., Jr., 161;
Grady, 161; Hester (Bennett), 160, Howell
M., 161; Jefferson Prescott, 161; John
Frescott, 160, Kyser, 161, M/.rian, led;
Mary Elizabeth (Dial), 161; Maud, 161;
Melissa, 160; Tully, 161; Tully Jeff, 161
Brooks, Langdon, 13
Brooman-White, Charles, 180; Mrs. Charles,
180; Richard, 180
Brown, Bessie, 206, Harry. 2l>6. Mattts, 217;
Wm. Henry, 206
Brownlee, Addie, 125; Arden Dial, 14 5, David,
125; Emily Ruth, 146; Fannie, 125, Jamea
Barben, 145; James Lawrence, Jr., M3.
James Lawrence, fil, 145; Joseph, 125,
Joseph R., 125; Laura Emily, 147, f<"ub*n,
10; Thomas A., 10; William (Buck), 125
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Bruce, King Robert, 233
Bruisier, Karen, 67
Bruton, James E. , 66
Buchanan, James 11, 21; Mr s. James B. , 21
Uuckheit, Phyllis, 28
Buford, Thomas N., 200
Bull, Miss L. M., 177
Burdette, Bennie Walker, 29
Burgess, Ruby Clyde, 52
Burke, Sarah Angelina, 116, 119
Burnette, Fannie Mae, 115
Burns, Gladys, 99; Rachel, 131
Bush, Cheryl . Elizabeth, 122; Horace Edgar,
122 ,
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Buzhardt, Amy Pauline, 30
Byars, Eddie B. , 189
Byrd, Albert E., Ill; Clifford, lit; Effie, 113;
Elizabeth, 111; Frances, 111; Grady, 111;
Boracc, 1)1; Janie, 111; John, 113; Johnny
T., Ill; Josiah, 111; Mary, 113; Nell, 113;
William R., Ill
Coin, Gwen, 67; Lula, 206; Lyliian, 14 3
Calhoun, Emily Sanders, 134; Mrs. H. B-, 131;
Harold Buford, 131; Harold Buford, Jr., 131;
John Chiles, 144; Margaret Dial, 144
Calvert, Lillie E., 100
Camp, Willie Mae, 121
Campbell, Annie Brown, 217; Dial Denton, 217;
H. D. , 217; Mary, 31; Mary Jane, 203, 204;
Myrta Mae, 217; Nancy (Dial), 204
Canady, Catharine, 70, 71
Candler, Asa, 108; Warren, 108
Cantrell, Cecilia Victoria, 29; Marilyn Cen-
dycc, 29; Otis J., 29; Mrs. Otis J., 29
Cantwell, Mary. E., 178
Capers, William, 10
Carder, Armanda Elizabeth, 80; Irby, 80; John
W.. 36, 45. 73, 74, 78, 80, 82; Mrs. John W.,
80; Ma»y Amanda, 36, 45, 82, Mary J., 79;
Mary Jane, 73, 74, 80; R. L., 76; Randolph
L. , 74, 80; Sallie, 80; Taylor, 80; Tom, 60;
Willard, 75
Carlisle, J umes H. , 1 29; J arr.es Henry, Jr. , 129;
James Henry, III, 12°; Margaret Jane (Bryce),
129
Carmichael, Annie, 158
Carol, Lucille, 153
Carr, Gordon, 84
Carrington, John Sims, 180; Pauline, 180
Carruth, Margaret Ann (Scruggs), ISO, 182, 183,
184, 185; Raymond P. , 181, 183; Mrs. Ray¬
mond P., 183; Walter, 181; Walter Scruggs,
181, 182, 183
Carter, Alrna, 41; Civility, 209, 210; Dial, 42;
Emily Louise, 119; Fannie Bell, 111; Frank,
42; J. R., 42; Joseph Renzo, 41; Lucius Mae,
42; Mary (Polly), 42; Mattie Lee, 42; Ruby,
158
Carver, Jennie, 174
Casey, Elisha, 234
Cason, Nancy Ann F. , 105, 108
Castaneda, Carlos E. , 83
Castigliola, Dorothy (Sweeny), 128; Julius, 127
Cestleton, Ann Louise, 201
Cathey, Mrs. John J., 201
Caulfield, Henry, 202; Isabella (Wilson), 202;
Letitia, 202
Chambliss, Lula, 210
Chance, Ada, 66, 67
Chandler, Evelyn Gertrude, 122; Laura Maye,
156
Character, J. W. , 46
Cheney, Joe, 51; John M., 51; John M. , Jr., 51
Childers, Jesse, 234
Childress, Robert, 125
Chisum, Martha Jane, 180
Choice, Arolinta, 150, 151, 152; Josiah, 152;
Mary (McDonald), 151; Tully, 152; William,
151, 152; William. Jr.. 151. 152
Chope, Agnes, 175
Christopher, J. A., 149; Laura, 148, 149
Church, George, 24
Clark, Elijah, 236; Eulahlsr, 4i; Gary Steven.
194; Terry Kay, 194; Tommie Joe, 194
Clegg, Aaron Baxley (Jonah). 121; Mrs. A. B.
(Jonah), 40. 52, 53, 71, 109. 110, 117, 121;
Atclifa Jane, 121; John, 121; Jonah, 52. 109;
Mattie (Baxley), 121; Perry Dial, 118, 121;
Sarah (Sallie) D ini, 40, 109, 117, 118;Thotna»
Sanford, 117; Mrs. Thomas Sanford, 106
Clement, John, 239; Obadiah, 238; Samuel, 238
Clifton, Lucy, 38, 39
Clouse, Ada Wndone, 85; Helen Wodene (Mc-
Lcmore), 85; J. Floyd, 85; Wadene, 85
Coarsey, M. B. , 121
Couts, J. P., 187
Cobb, Joe, 58
Cochran, John, 135
Coco, Beverly Mae, 145
Coker, Drury, 125, 169; Elizabeth (Gary), 125;
Hannah, 126; Honoria GarJ ington, 169; James,
27; James Giddings, 176; Janette, 27; John,
16, 234; Joseph, 125, 126, 169; Mary (Aid-
rich), 125; Mary (Aldridge), 169; Mary (Polly),
169, 172; Nancy, 169; Nancy Amanda, 169,
172; Polly, 169; Sarah Eugenia, 125; William,
169
Cole, Adonis B., 222; Frank W., 222; Lula Mae
(Babe). 222; Oliver Waverly (Son), 222; Ruth
Katherine, 222
Coleman, Alec, 170; Armesa C., 103; Chailene
Cecelia (Ceci), 22; Ella, 110; F. D. , 170;
Faye, 170; Harry, 170; Henry Garlington,
170; James E., 22; James E., Jr., 22; Mre.
James E., 21; James Hamilton, 22; Lawrence
Rensselear, 22; Lawrence Ren&selear, Jr.,
22; Margaret Sutherland, 22; Myrtle, 170;
Nebraska A., 83; Pearl, 170; Rhelt, 170;
Sarah Cecelia, 22; T. E.f 171
Collisson, Charles Fison, 200, 201, 206, 207;
Henry Matthew, 200
Conoly, Lawrence Lee, 146; Steven Lee, 146
Cook, A. F. M., 47; Aria Mapie, 46; Arthur, 38,
Arthur T. , 46; Della B., 192; Dorothy, 194;
H. A., 47; Hattie Arizonu, 39, 40, 41, 45,47;
L. B.. 47; Lavada Bell, 46; L. E., 47; L.
M. , 47; L. W., 40, 4 7; Leon W., 46; Mary
Catherine, 173; N. E. , 47; Nancy Ellen, 46;
P. M. ,47; Pearlie Mae, 46; S. E., 47; Soph-
ronia E. (Dial), 38, 46, 47, Stinson, 46; W.
B.. 173; W. O., 47; W. Oscar, 46
Cooke, Mary Kate (Adair), 170; W. B. , 170
Cooley, Elizabeth Agnes, 187; W. Y., 28
Coolidge, Calvin, 145; Grace, 145
Coop, Jennie, 205
Cooper, Ed M., 217
Copeland, Kenneth W. , 176; Mrs. Kenneth W. ,
176; Sue, 176
Corkle, Dennis, 187; Gary, 187; M., 187
Cornwallis, Lord, 174
Council, Kea, 143
Courtney, Buck, 68; Doris Lee, 59; Lucille Mae,
59, 60; Mattie (Dial), 60; William, 58, 59,
60; William Franklin, 59, 60
Cowon. J. R., 77
Cox. Anna, 216; Dennis, 215; Gray, 215; Retten,
215
Crain, Ada (Bobbie), 222; Agnes, 222; Alma,
222; Beulah, 223; Charles Todd, 222; Hattie
Joe, 223; Jesse, 223; Joanne, 222; Joe A.,
223; John Cox, 223: Katherine, 222; Lady
Fred, 223; Mabel, 221; Mary Ann (Molly),
223; Maude, 222; Maurice Arthur, 222; Noel,
220; Oscar Lee, 223; Raymond Lee, 222;
Robert Noel, 220; Wm. Dial, 222; Wm. Young
(Bud), 221
Crawford, Alma, 221; Marjorie Ann, 58; Richard
Stephen, 58; Z. L., 58, 60
Creswell, Eula, 47
Crews, Adam, 167; Charles, 167; Frank, 167;
Hester, 167; Joseph, 167; Lulla, 167; Ma-
linda, 168; Reva, 167; Sidney, 167
Criench, W. L., 219
Croasdaie, Barry Finch, 24; Dena Lee, 24;
Jack F., 24
Crocker, C. L., 153
Crosby, Mattie, 218
CrosH, Eliaa Howell, Jr., 156; Mrs. Howell,
Jr., 158
Cullars, Sara Louise, 115
Cunningham, James, 161, 162; John, 162; Mol-
lie, 161, 162; Permelia, 161
Curb, Ed, 30
Currie, Mary (Polly), 28
Curry, FestusT., 12, 13; Franklin, 27; Nettle,
27; Mrs. Popie. 13; Sunon Eunice (Arm¬
strong), 27; Wilburn Collier, 11, 12, 27
Curtis, J. , 239; Mooes, 239
Dankberg, Anna Mae, 174
Danner, Catherine G. , 203
Davenport, Amanda M., 185; Charles, 184, 185;
Ella, 171; Grace, 185; Harley, 185; Isabelle
(Dial), 185; James W. (Jimmy), 44, 46; Jes¬
sie Louise, 43; Jes9ie Mae (M.adden), 43;
John Lewis, 43; Johnson, 185; Joseph, 184,
185; Job. Wm, 170, 184, 18S; Lelia May,
184; Louise, 44, 46, 232; Lucy, 171; Mary
Isobel, 185; Milton, 185; Rebecca Adelle,
184; Sara (Gory), 184; Wm., 170; Wm. C.
185; Willie, 184
Davidson, Jerry Dean, 155; John Keay, 155;
John Kcay, Jr., 155; Laura Elizabeth, 155;
William Carol, 155
Davis, Anne, 51; Emily, 210; Florence, 51;
Henry. 224; Mary, 67; Nettie, 67; R. A., 51;
R. A., Jr., 51; Wm. F.. 30
Dewson, Emma Jane, 157; Emmctte, 157; Jas.
Luther, 161; James Paul, 157; Robert Lewis,
157; Thomas Alan, 157; William Harvey,
157; William Howard, 157
de Abercrombie, Humphrey, 233
Deal, John, 16, 17
Dean, Robert, 144; Robert Chiles, 144
Delay, Arizona (Dial), 49; Edna, 153; E- W.,
154; Mrs. E. W., 154; Edw. W., 153; G. A.,
1 54; Mrs. G. A. . 1 54; George G. , 1 53; George,
Jr., 153; Jack, 153; W. E., 49; Mrs. W. F.,
53
Dennard, Sarah Bessie Lee, 115
Denton, Charles, 221; Dorothy, 221; Joe Ter¬
rell, 221; John A., 221; John A., Jr., 221;
Margaret, 221; Orville K., 221; Orville Rice,
221; Robert Charles, 221; Ruth, 221; Thos.
Jefferson, 221; William, 221
DePoe, Antoinnette, 178; Diana Vernon, 178;
John Edwin, 178; Peter, 178; Roberta Susan,
178
Derrick, David, 10
Devinney, L. A., 222
Dewberry, Roy Eldon, 65
Dial, Absalom, 212; A. D.,95; Ada. IIS, 221;
Alan Michael, 59; Albert, 106, 117, 136,
139, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 147, 148,
149, 150, 151, 162, 166, 168; Albert H.,
87, 192; Albert Hastings, 144; Albert Jack-
son, 119; Albert Lemsr, 52; Alberta Zcllina,
41; Alexander Putton, 176; Alfred Lee, 120,
Alice, 193; Allen, 136, 137, 138; Allie,
193; Allie Jackson, 120; Alma Lee, 219;
Almon, 177; Alpha, 175; Alverade, 90;
Amanda (Fowler), 155, 156, 157, 158; Amanda
J., 106; Amanda Jsne (Giles), 111, 112;
Amelin Clara, 231; Amy, 177; Andrew, 212,
216; Ann, 44; Ann Louise, 43; Ann Margaret
Greer, 180; Ann Melindu, 72; Anna, 125,
205; Anne Aralinta, 160; Anno Belle, 226;
Anna (Cox). 215, 217, 218; Anna M., 226;
Anna Margaret Greer, 180; Anne, 156; An¬
nie, 174; Annie Lou, 120; Annie (Nether-
land), 174; A. Pearl, 213; Aralinta (Choice),
151, 152, 153, 155, 159, 160, 168; Araiinta
Jane, 153, 156; Araminta, 216; Arizona, 49,
53; Amebelle, 119; Arthur Hastings, 181;
Arthur R., 177; Arthur Walton, 228, 230;
Artilea, 204, Arvie Joseph, 106, 108, 111;
Mrs. Arvie Joseph, 106, 108, 111; Arvie
Joseph, Jr., Ill; Asa, 216; Atelia Elaine,
122; Augustus Addison (Gus), 174; Mrs.
Augustus E. , 111; Augustus Erastus, 111;
Avis Belle, 219; Baby, 196; Barbara, 144,
145; Barry Alva. 95; Beatrice, 217; Beatrice
Sarah Barbara, 119; Belle, 202; Benjamin,
191; Benjamin Franklin, 169; Benjamin
Franklin, Jr., 169; Benjamin Franklin, II,
177; Benjamin Hill, 232; Bennie Lee, 51;
B. Roper. 39, 41, 42. 43, 44, 48, Mrs. B.
Roper, 38. 39, 40, 44, 46, 47, 232; Bennice
Roper, 4 2. 43, Bernice, 158; Bernice Aber¬
crombie, 32; Bess R., 145, Bessie, 6S,
177, Bessie Inez, 157; Betty Jean, 123,
Betty Lee, 218; Billie Grace. 221; Billy
James, 42; Billy Roy, 120; Bonnie Foe,
196; Bowden, 41, 42. 43. 45. 55; Brit, 19*2;
Buford, 56; Burt, 175, Byard, 175; C., 65,
66; Caleb. 215, 225. 231; Calloway, 161,
243
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162, 163; Collea A. (Sims), 42. 45; Caliie,
49; Calvin, 65; Carl Heston, 42, 43; Mrs.
Carl Heston, 45, Carl Vestes, 72; Carla
Ann, 159, Carlene, 72, Carlin Johnson, 41,
48; Carlisle, 145; Carlton, 51 ; Carol Elaine,
122; Carolyn, 194; Came, 194; Carson Lee,
41; Catharine, 33, 89, 92; Catharine (Can¬
ady), 70, 71; Catherine, 136, 215; Catherine
L., 217; Celia Ann, 49, 50, C. II., 43;
Charles. 52, 53. 114, 192; Charles A., 122;
Charles Arlus, 117, 118, 119; Charles Dut¬
ton, 219, 223; Charles Farrell, 45; Charles
Hinkle, 217; Charles M. , 119; Charles
Marcus, 59, 60; Mrs. Charles Marcus, 59;
Charles Marcus, II, 59; Charles Marion, 59,
60; Charles R., 110; Charlie, 39, 4U, 52,
106, 109, Charlie Arlus, 121; Charlie C.,
49, 50, Charlie Lamer, 202; Charlotte, 53,
Charlotte Frances, 219; Charlotte Launa,
51; Chester, 162, Choice, 154; Mrs. Choice,
154; Chope, 175; Christi, 55, 56, 61, 89,
90, 93, 98, 99, 100, 125; Christie, 105,
Christie (Studdard), 53; Christine Ilefley,
214; Chrystie, 15, 18, 33; Chrystie (Aber¬
crombie), 5, 10, 15, 27, 33, 34, 38, 47, 87,
89, 105, 124, 125, 132, 191, 234; Chrystie
(Thomason), 1 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 26, 62; Clara,
148; Clara Bell, 52, 53; Clara Estelle, 143,
147; Clara Florence, 115; Clara L. , 109;
Clarence, 218; Claud Everett, 119; Claude
Newton, 1 1 5; Claudia Elizabeth, 122 ; Claud ie
E. , 65; Claudie Kay, 194; Clyve, 174;
Colvin, 5. H, 9, 10. 15, 33, 34, 35. 3b. 37.
38, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51.
52, 53, 55, 56. 57, 58, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66,
67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 79. 82, 83, 84,
85, 89, 91, 98, 101, 102, 105, 108, 234;
Mrs. Colvill, 18, 37, 62; Colvill, Jr., 33,
35, 37, 53, 55, 63, 70, 71, 72, 73; Mrs.
Colvill, Jr., 70; Conway, 143; Cora L. ,
110; Corrine Louise, 158, Curry, 193; Cyn¬
thia Rebecca, 136; Cyrus, 150, 155, 156,
157, 158, 159; Cyrus D., 155; Dan Jordan,
160; Daniel, 16, 78, 212; Daniel D., 213;
Daniel L , 114, David, 52, 87, 95, 105, 191,
192, 196, 197, 199, 224, 226, 227, 228, 229,
230, 231; Mrs. David, 52, 53; David F. , 226,
David Haston, 192; David J., 217; David
L. , 94, 96, 97; David Lumpkin, 95; David
M. , 200, 201, 202, 203, 20*1, 226, 227; David
Montgomery, 198, 199, 200, 201, 203; Deb¬
orah, 224; Della, 232; Dolma, 110, Delona
J. (Lonnie), 110. Dewey, 192; Dianna, 146;
Dicey, 107; Dicy, 105; Dock W., 232; Dol-
lie Gresham, 153, 154; Donald Bruce, 220;
Donald (Donny), 194; Donald Eugene, 52;
Donald Lee, 158; Dora, 96; Doris Angeline,
123; Doris Lee, 60; Dorothy, 52, 146, 147;
Drury, 171, 172; Drury Thadden, 171; D.
W., Jr., 232; Dwight Gray, 160; Earl Henry,
194; Easter, 8, 10, Eaunah Louise, 153;
Edgar, 195; Edgar David, 194; Edgar F.,
194, 196; Edward 111,213; Edna Elizabeth,
158; Edward, 212, 213, 215, 224, Edward,
Sr., 212, 215; Effie Rae, 42, 46, Elaine,
111; Elbert Earl, 153, Elbert Roy, 177;
Eleanor, 148, 215, 224, Elenora Mary Izora,
217; Elijah, 55; Eliza, 101, Eliza M., 49;
Elizabeth, 4. 8, 9, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22. 23,
24. 25, 33, 38, 49, 72. 89, 93, 102, 109,
139, 140, 141, 166, 168, 169, 172, 200,
203, 212, 215, 220. 224. 225, 226, 227,
228, 230, Elizabeth C. (Jackson), 201, 202;
Elizabeth Jane, 62, 64, Elizabeth Owings,
145; Elizabeth (Robertson), 166, Elizabeth
S., 57, Elizabeth (Stallsworth), 140, 141,
150, 161, 164, 166, 167, 168; Elizabeth
Temperance, 232; Elizabeth (Walker), 212;
Ella Mae, 117, Ella Ruth, 122, Ellen. 68;
Elliott, 212, 213, 214, Elliott Vcmon, 213;
Eloise (Gary), 125, 126; Elsie Elese, 95;
Emeline, 141 ; Ernily, 145, 149; Emily (Hus¬
ton), 232; Emily LaRue, 130; Emma, 106,
127. 130, 132, 169, 200, Emma A., 155,
157; Emma CM 170, Emma Cornelia, 143;
Emma Jay, 148; Emma McSwain, 4, 7, 8, 9,
12, 19, 23, 33, 54. 57, 125, 126, 148, 184,
185: Emmaline, 150; Emmett, 109; Emmett
D., 155, Enoch.. 215,225,231, Enoch George,
231; Equilla (Summerour), 159; Estelie
Viola, 68; Ester, 215; Esther Anne (Gray),
59, Esther Frances (Rusk), 158; Esther
Lee, 111; Esther Mae, 42, 45, 46; Ethel
Mattie, 217; Etta Harris, 170; Eugene Al¬
monte, 174; Eulalie Kate, 220, Eva, 174,
226; Eva Darline, 50; Fva Lou (Ingram),
42, 43, 45, 46; Eva Love, 220, Evelyn, 41,
51, 193; F.vvo, 145, 147; Excell, 42, 45;
Mrs. Excell, 45; E. Zipporah, 1 10; Fannie,
114; Fannie Dodsworth, 146; F. Bartow, 232;
Florence, 218, 223; Florine, 4, 141, 153,
154; Flossie, 195; Floyd, 193; Floyd A.,
109; F. Walter, 71; Frances, 54, 58, 60;
Frances Carolyn, 160; Frances(Ferguson),
49, 50, 51; Frances Louise, 49, 50;
Frances (Pitts), 159, 160; Frances Re¬
becca, 145, 147; Frances W. , 54;FrancisA. ,
225; Frank, 58, 59, 102, 169, 173, 177, 232;
Frank A., 143, 144, 145, 168; Frank Mar¬
shall, 160; Franklin, 49, 171; Franklin J.,
232; Fred, 193; Freely, 192, F. Rebecca,
147; Garlington Coker, 169, 171, 177, 178,
180, 181, 182, 184; Garlington Coker, II,
176, 177, 179; George, 16, 195, 213; George
David, 49, 51; George L. , 115, 116; George
M. , 158; George Malborn, 94, 95, 97; George
Sabine, 231; George W., 1, 2, 15, 16, 87,
136, 162, 177, 204, 212, 213, 215, 224,
225, 228, 233; George W.,Jr., 212; George
Washington, 212, 213; George Wilkes, 155;
Gideon, 9, 39, 52, 106, 117; Gideon A.,
106. 109, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121,
122; Mrs. Gideon A., 110; Gideon Allie,
122; Gideon Euel, 109, 110, 117; Gladys,
193; Godfrey, 175; Grace, 177; Grace Wy¬
man, 214; Grady, 52; Grunby Joe, 51; Grang¬
er R., 155, 158; Grant Dunnignn, 227, 228,
229, 230; Grover, 175, 193, Gynnlone, 51;
Hamilton Calhoun, 217; Hammie, 115; Han¬
nah, 4, 5, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 63,
90. 93, 105, 124, 133. Hannah (Hellams),
125, 132; Hannah M. (Smith), 16, 57, 62,
63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 91; Hannah
Marinda, 102; Hannah Myrindy, 62, 63, 66;
Harold Veston, 42; Harrell, 219; Harrell
Grider, 219; Harriett, 102, 103. 104, 105,
170, 171, 177, 178, 179, 210, 223; Harriett
E., 176; Harrison, 170, 171, 173; Harvey
G., 1
15; Haskell, 145; Ha
stings, 2,
3, 4,
5, 7,
8, 74, 87,
134,
135,
136,
137,
139,
140,
141 ,
142,
143,
144,
145,
147.
148,
150,
153,
154,
155,
156,
157,
158,
159,
160,
161,
164,
166,
167,
168,
169,
171,
172,
173,
174,
176,
177,
178,
180,
181.
184,
186,
187,
188,
189,
190,
191,
197,
233;
Hast
tags,
Jr-.
134,
135,
136,
137,
138,
172;
Hastings J
[oseph, 150; Haston,
87, 191, 197; Hazel Lee, 122; Helen Leo¬
nora, 160; Henrietta, 136; Henry, 169, 171,
205, Henry A., 169; Henry Arthur, 1, 2, 3,
4, 8. 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27,
28, 30, 31, 33, 38. 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47,
48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 55, 56, 57, 58, 61. 64,
66, 67. 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 79, 82, 83,
84, 85, 87. 89, 94, 98, 99, 100, 103, 105,
109, 111, 113, 114, 115, 116, 119, 120,
121, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130,
131, 134, 136, 137, 139, 141, 142, 143,
144, 145, 147, 148, 150, 153, 154, 155,
156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 164, 166,
167, 168, 169, 172, 174, 176, 177, 178,
180. 181, 182, 184, 186, 187, 188, 189,
191, 207, 210, 212; Mrs. Henry Arthur, 1.
5, 128; Henry Arthur, Jr., 3; Henry Brown,
218; Henry Calhoun, 217; Henry Calhoun,
II, 218, Henry Carter, 56; Henry F. , 58,
59, 60, 61, 232; Henry Franklin, 58, 60;
Henry Franklin, Jr., 58, 60; Henry Grady,
115, 117, 119, 122; Henry Grady, Jr., 122;
Henry Martin, 33, 34, 39, 50, 52, 53, 54,
55, 56, 57, 65, 71, 98, 99, 102, Mrs. Henry
Martin, 55, 57; Henry Martin, Jr., 56; Mrs.
Henry Martin, Jr., 56; Mrs. Henry Martin,
Sr., 56; Henry V., 195, 196, Herman, 147,
Herman Ponsford, 145; Herachel Owens,
41, Heston, 43, 45; H. M., 52, Hogan, 9,
89, 91, 102, 103, 104, 105; Hoke, 110;
Homer, 72, 109; Hubert, 110; Hugh, 161,
162, 163; Ido, 71, 115; Ida Cornelia. 71,
72; Ida Elvira, 155; Ida Lee, 115, Ulyses
M., 109; Isaac, 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 16, 34, 37,
38, 39. 48. 52, 73, 74, 87, 94, 96. 102,
104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 113.
114, 115, 116, 117, 118; 119, 120, 121.
122, 139, 168, 171, 173, 191, 212, Mrs.
Isaac Hastings, 80; Isaac James Hastings,
3. 8, 33, 34, 35, 36. 37, 50, 51. 52. 53.
63,
71, 73
, 74
, 75,
76.
77, 78, 79,
81,
82,
83, 84,
, 85,
115;
Isaac Male
:olm.
131,
135,
169,
171,
172,
173,
174,
1 ”6,
177,
178,
179,
180,
181,
182,
184,
185,
210,
212,
Isaac
Mb]
Icolia,
Jr.
169,
176,
1 77,
178;
Isaac
Mfl '
Icolm,
III.
177;
Isaec
c
140,
161,
162,
163;
Isaac T. ,
105.
106,
108;
Isaac
k, 76; Isabel,
2; Is
ebelh
b 2,
3, 5
, 110,
112,
134,
136,
169,
171,
191;
Isabella A. 125; Isabella (Hastings) 3,
4, 134, 191; Isabella P., 170.. 171, 184.
Ivanona M. , 232; Jack, 117, 174; Jackie
Lynn, 145; Jackson, 177; Jacqueline
Louise, 119; James. 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 49, 7n.
78, 87, 112, 134, 135, 139, 140, 141, 142,
143, 144, 145, 147, 148. 150, 153, 154,
155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162,
164, 166, 167, 168, 171, 191, 212, 225,
231; James, Jr., 87, 3 40, 164, 166; James
Albert, 143, 148; James Allie, 120, James
Allie, Jr., 120; James Augustus, 49,
James B., 64, 197; James Benjamin
Franklin 62, 68, 69, 70, James Brit, 87,
191; James C., 701; James Carlisle, 144,
James Carter, 120, James Drummond
(Conway), 143, 148; Jatnes Hastings,
49, 50, 55, 74; James Laurens, 169, 174,
James Laurens, Jr., 174; James Lee, 158,
James Michael, 192, James Morris, 159,
James P. , 203, 204; Jbmes Key, 115,
Janies Thomas, 115; James W., 7S; Jan es
William, 55, 70, 71, 72, 73; Jaj:«es William
Gideon, 119; Jana Claire, 145; Jane, 33,
34, 35, 55, 61, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94. 96
93, 102, 104, 105, 134, 171, 199, 234, 235;
Jane Eugenia. Ill; Jane Isabella, 177,
Jane (Patton), Jr., 177, 178, J. B. F. (Jim),
62, 64, 68; Mrs. J. B. F., 68; Jeff. 193.
Jeffries, 202; Jennette, 200, 201, 202, 203,
Jennie, 206; Jeremiah, 198, i°9, 200, 201.
202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, Jeremiah. Jr.,
198, 199, 205, 206, 207, Jeremiah H., 200,
202, 204; Jerome. 46; Mrs. Jesse, 103;
Jesse Calhoun, 217; Mrs. Jesse T. 116,
Jesse Thomas, 115, 316; Jessie, 51, 72,
193; Jessie V., 217; Jewell, 177, 195,
J. H., 9, 75, 203, Jimmy Frank, 46; J. j.
95; John, 1, 3. 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 20, 49,
50, 53, 55, 78, 89, 9C, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98.
105, 140, 143, 166, 168, 198, 199, 200,
201, 202, 203, 204, 207. 212. 213. 715.
216, 217, 218, 224, 225; Mrs. John, 20c.
John B. , 90, 106, 114; John B G. , 57,
John Calhoun, 219; John Campbell, 212,
216, 225, John Charles, 202, John Cox,
216, 218; John D., Jr., 218. John D., Ill,
218, John Degrafenreid, 21 S; John Fielding,
230; John H., 8. 9, 15. 16, 18, 20, 21, 33.
35, 36, 37, 51, 53, 57, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65.
66, 67, 68, 69. 70, 71, 74, 76, 78. 79, 102;
Mrs. John H., 57, 70; John H.. Jr., 62,
63, 66, 67; Mrs. John H., Jr., 67; John
Hampton, 158; John Hastings, 5, 9, 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 34.
62; John Haston, 62, John Helum,62. Jchn
Henry, 219; John J., 7b, John (Jackie',
205; John Joseph, 217, John Kenneth, 214,
John M.« 38, 39, 48, 59; John Marion, 53,
John Mark, 155, 158. John Marshall, 160,
John R., 160, John Robert. 10°, 215, 224.
John S., 8, 9. 11, 16, 20, 125, 126, 127,
129, 130, 131, 132. 162; John Scnwain,
214, John Stacy, 125, 126, i32; John Tallie,
158; John Tallie, Jr., 158; John Tuliy, Jr.,
159; John W., 55, 78, 200, 201, 202, 203.
John W., Jr., 202; Johnie Walter, 115,
Johnnie G , 65, Johnson, 33, 35. 36, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42. 43. 45. 46, 47, 48, 52. 53
55, 57, 70, 71, 10S; Jonathan, 4. 5, 6. 7,
9, 33, 34, 35, 36, 48, 49, 50. 51. 52. 53.
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54, 55. 63, 70, 71, 72. 00, 9S, 109, 113,
124. Mrs. Jonathan, 54, Jonathan ~J. , 90,
93. 05, 06, 08.105.111,112; Mrs. Jonathan
J., 113, Jonathan Jackson, 100; Jonathan
M., 38, 30. 48; Jonathan Miller, 111,
Joseph, 16, 17, 18, 49, 51, 53, 54, 78,
1 14, 139, 151, 155, 156, 158, 168, 212,
215, 216, 217, 218, 223. 224, 225, 226, 231;
Joseph, Jr., 215; Joseph Hurt, 221; Joseph
f ranklin, 202; Joseph Green (Babe) 220;
Joseph Hastings, 146, 155, 157; Joseph J.,
55, Joseph h\, 200, 201, 203; Joseph S.,
151, 152, 153, 154, 159, 160, 162, 168;
Mrs, Joseph S., 151; Joseph Stallsworth,
140, 150; Joseph Trammel, 109, 111,
Josephine Anna, 193; Mrs. Josephine
(Jnsic), 53, 54, Josephine M., 147; Joshua
215, 225, 230. 231; Josie, 53. 114; J.
Malborn, 95; J. Marshall, 71; J. Ralph,
65; J. Richard, 191, 192. 196; J Taylor,
78; Kutheryn Kquillu, 159; Kathryn
Laurens, 176; Kirby, 174; Lalla Mae, 144;
Lalfie Lnvada, 51; Larcus Coleman, 4 1;
Lurry Jackson, 120; Laura, 136, Laura A.,
143, 147; Laurn Emily, 145; Laura McSwu in,
153, 154; Laura N., 232; Laura Susan,
232; Lee, 103; Letitia. 164, 202; Letty,
Jr., 166; Letty (J ones), Jr. , 164, 166; l^ewis,
140, 14 1, 167, 168; Lexina, 203; “Liddy”,
37, 38; Lidia Ann, 62; Lila Ada, 230;
Lillie Hello, 120, Lillie Frances, 122;
Lillie Pearl (Wooley), 110; Lillie (Wyatt),
66; Lindsey Taylor, 229; Lola (Rogers),
230, Lona Hello, 51; Lottie Olivia, 111;
Louis Franklin, 201; Louis Harold 201,
202, Louis fiarold, Jr., 202; Louis Louise,
202; Louisn, 161, 162, 163, 164, 171,
172, Louisa E. 225, Louise 227; Lua
Estelle, 170, Lucille, 192, Lucinda, 141,
142; Lucinda (Whitney), 114, Lucindy H.,
106, 113, Lucius Akin, 42, 48; Lucius
Akin, Jr., 42, Lucy, 102, 104; Lucy C.,
226, Lucy (Sitgrea ves), 144, Lula, 144;
Lula Mae, 213; Luther Bowden, 41, Luther
T. , 110, Lydda, 224, Lydia, 33. 34, 35,
36, 37, 38, 48. 52, 73, 79; Lydia Ann.
56, 67; Lydia Ann M., 38, 39, 47; Lydia
(Eastwood), 15, 33, 34, 36, 38, 48. 53.
55, 57, 61, 62, 70, 73. 89, 91, 98, 101,
102, 105, 108; Lynn, 194; Lyse Lee, 159;
Muck Lewis, 159; Maggie, 103, 192; Mulana,
127, 129, 130, 131; Moluna Davis. 125,
126, 1 30; Mnlinda, 167; Manima, 136, 137;
Marcella J., 217, Murcelle Babb, 32. March
C., 179, Murcia Anne, 58; Margaret, 90,
94, 96, 97, 98. 105, 144, 198, 199, 200,
205, 215, 216, 221; Margaret A., 156;
Margaret Ann, 56, Margaret Dora, 95;
Margaret En 204, Margaret Elizabeth, 230;
Margaret (Hinkle), 215, 216, 223; Marguret
J., 9Q# Margaret P. T. , 95; Margaret
Phillis, 158, Margie, 202, Murgie Ann,
119, Mariah C,, 227; Marietta, 158;
Marshall Franklin (Frank), 57, 58, 59, 61;
Martha, 15, 16, 61, 106, 107, 136, 137,
166. 171, 174, 224; Murtha Amanda, 102;
Martha Ann, 14 3; Martha C. , 178, Martha
Curolme, 171, 177, 180, 227, Martha
Fumshawe, 181; Martlia Ellen (Hall), 217;
Martha F., 50; Martha F. (Evans) 49, 50,
55, Martha Frances, 61; Martha Frances
(Estes), 58, Martha J., 107, Martha Jan*?,
218; Marthu Lynn, 59, Martha M. , 90,
Martha Ophelia, 137; Murtha Venetiu, 123;
Martin, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. 8, 9, 10, 11, 15,
16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28,
30, 31, 33, 34. 35. 36. 38. 30. 41, 42, 43,
45, 46. 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55,
56. 57. 58. 61. 64, 66, 67, 68, 69. 70, 71,
72, 73, 79. 82. 83, 84, 85, 87, 89, 91. 92,
94,
98, 99
. 100,
, 101
, 102,
103,
104,
105,
108,
1 09,
111.
113,
114.
115,
116,
119,
120,
121.
122,
124,
125,
125,
127,
128,
129.
130.
131,
132.
148,
1 85,
191,
216,
224.
233,
234,
241,
Mrs.
Martin, 34,
37;
Mur tm , Jr.
. 5. 8,
. 9. 33, 34.
35. 37. 55
. 61
89,
91, Vi
f, 93.
94.
98, 97. 98
, 99.
100,
102,
103,
105,
234,
Mrs.
Mtirtm, Jr.,
18,
34, 234, Martin A.., 87, 192 Martin Andrew,
192; Martin D. , 90; Martin M., 94, 95, 97
Marvin Clark,
115; Mury,
2. 3. 49,
136,
137,
141.
142,
150, 166,
169. 171,
172,
1R6,
187,
188,
189, 199,
200. 220,
224,
225,
231;
Mury
A. 203, Mary Alice,
231;
Mary (Allen), Jr., 138, Mary Ann, 56, 57,
90, 93; Mary Ann (Studdurd), 33, 56, 98;
Mary (Bolt), 8, 9, 20, 64, Mnry C. , 9, 16,
20, 62, Mary C. (Holt), 20, 33; Mary.
Catherine, 216, 221, Mury E., 79,143,225,
226, 232; Mary Edna, 196; Mary Elizobcth,
122, 150, 153, 160, Mary Elizabeth (Esoo),
51; Mary Ester, 154; Mury Etta, 73, 75, 79,
82; Mury Eugenia, 155, 156; Mary F. 97,
102. Mary Frances, 52, 145, 158, Mary
1*' ranees (Johnson), 95; Mary G.t 201;
Mury Grace Weaver, 119, Mary Helen,
160, 193; Mary (Hudgens), 141. 142, 143,
150; Mnry I., 110; Mary Isabella Hast¬
ings, 10, 180, 181; Mary J., 74, 75, 76,
79, 177; Mary Jane (Carder), 37, 79;
Mnry Jene, 78, Mary Jane (Wright), 11,
179, Mary Lou, 181; Mary Martha Ann
Elin, 62; Mary Martha Ann F.llen, 68;
Mary (Montgomery), 200, 203; Mary Nell,
59, 60; Mary (Polly), 134, 171, 186,
212, 215; Mary Stoddard (Owlngs),
144; Mary V.. 202; Mattie, 59, 60, 63, 65;
Mattie Bell. 58; Mattie Christie, 58, 61;
Mattie Ella, 106, 117, 119; Mattie S. , 1 43,
147, 148; Maud, 222; Maudie Fay, 194;
May (Mary Lou), 219; Meta May, 143;
Mildred A., 201; Mildred Josephine, 51;
Miller Augustus, 111; Millie Maude, 41;
Minerva (Ghent), 167, 168; Minnie Lee
(Jones), 60, Minnie Fay, 143; Minnie J.,
Ill; Minnie Mae, 217; Minnie Roane
(McGaughy), 60; Mitchell, 145, Morris
Cleveland, 120; Morris R., 231; Morse
Grant, 228, 229, 230; Morse Grant, Jr.,
229; Morse Grant, III, 229; Moses, 225;
Myro, 110; Myrtle, 51, 220; Myrtle Lee,
41; Nancy, 38, 40, 41. 45, 48. 70, 101,
105, 171, 173, 178, 191, 200, 203, 220,
Nancy A., 180; Nancy (Adams), 191;
Nancy Amanda, 170, 176, 178, 192; Nancy
Amanda (Coker), 174, 176, 180; Nancy Ann
202. Nancy Ann (Luster), 213; Nancy Anno
(McDaniel), Jr., 206, Nancy Carolyn, 160;
Nancy (Coker), 173, 184; Nancy E., 38,
39, Nancy Elizabeth, 72; Nancy Elizabeth
(Booth) 71; Nancy Ella, 219; Nancy Ellen,
47; Nancy (Homey), 226, Nancy M., 125,
Nancy R., 38, 39, 40, 46, 47, 48; Nanette,
72; Nannie A., 116, Nat, 149; Nathaniel
Barksdale. 2, 143. 145, 146, 147, 224,233;
Nathaniel Barksdale. II, 145; Nathaniel
Green, 216; Nathaniel Minter, 146, 147;
Nathaniel Victor, 146; Nellie Ann, 68;
Nettie, 41; Newman, 228; Newton, 166;
Nina Ann, 119; N. Myrtle, 213, Norman
Evie, 117, 119. Oda Bell, 50; Odis Lee,
68, Ora Mae. 41, 48. Oscar, 42, 43. 192;
Oscar B, , 232, Oscar Gerald, 43; Oscur
Hargett, 220, Owens Morris, 160; Pamela
(Scogen), 180, 181, Parolee, 50, 53; Park
Landrum, 221; Putrick Fruncis, 192; Patrick
Lynn, 218, Patsy Murie, 56, Puul Eugene,
214; Paul Eugene, Ji. , 21 4 , Paul Washington,
212, 213, Paula, 214; Pearl, 65, 193, 212,
214; Pearl Addielea, 193; Peggy Jeun,
220; Permelia, 15, 16, 18, 62, 162, 163,
164, “Pet”, 191, Peter, 232; Philip, 212,
215, 225, Philip L., 49; Phillip Stephen,
159, Phoebe, 225. Pinkie Olivia. 117, 121;
Preston Hastings, 175, Preston Hostings,
Jr., 176, Rachel, 216, Rachel (Fuller),
228. Ralj»h Hasten, 193; Randolph, 167;
Raymond Clarence, 217; Rebecca, 2, 15,
16,44, 134, 135, 140, 143, 145, 166, 167,
169, 200, 201, 224, 225, 233; Rebecca
(Abercrombie), 137, 139, 140, 169, 172,
186, 190 Rebecca Ann, 231, Rebecca
(Barksdale), 13o, 143, 144, 145, 147,
Rebecca Lynn, 43, Rebecca Texas, 232;
Rebecca (Wright), 232; Rebekah, 135;
Rebekuh (Abercrombie), 136, Reuben G.,
90, Richmond, 90, Robbie, 42, Robbie
Malborn. 95, Robert, l, 67, 193, 212, 215,
216, 217, 218. 224. 225, 226. 227, 228,
229, 230. 231, Robert. Jr.. 181, Robert
Charles, 215, 218, 219; Robert Eugene,
120; Robert Flynn, 220; Robert Flynn, Jr.,
220, Robert Garlington, 181, Robert L.
90, Robert Lee, 51; Robert Rooolphus,
115; Rol>c*rt Tully, 159; Robert William,
158; Robie, 111, Rodney Taylor, 194,
Rodolphuu, 108, 115, 116; Romalis, 115,
Roper, 42, 44, 45; Rose, 227; Rose Velma,
217, Roselle, 226; Rosie Nell, 95, Roy,
114, Roy Lee. 119, Roy Lee Jr., 119,
Roy Lee, 3rd, 119, Ruby, 72; Rue! Gideon,
218, Rufus, 98, 101, 102, 169, Report, 111;
Rupley C., 110; Ruth, 219; Ruth Elizabeth,
145; R. W., 79, Sallie, 52, 71. 109, 110,
199, Sallie Mae, 120; Sallie Thomas, 201;
Samuel. 114, 215, 225, Samuel M.v 177;
Samuel Ray, 193; Sara Ann (Foster), 153,
154; Sara Elizabeth, 114; Sam Jane, i53.
Sarah, 16, 62, 90, 105, 117, 200; Sarah
Ange line (Burke), 109, 118, 119, 120, 121,
122; Sarah Darnell, 115; Sarah Elen
Susanna Clementine, 62, 69; Sarah
Elizabeth, 111, Sarah Eila (Sallie), 121;
Sarah F. , 201; Sarah Frances, 156; Sarah
Frances (Newman), 228, 229, Sarah J.,
109; Sarah L. , 95; Sarah L. E.,94, 95, 97,
Sarah Leona, 68; Sarah Louise. 143; Sarah
Myrtle, 72; Sarah Ruth, 202; Sarah (Stoddard).
191; Sarah (Thomason), 16, 38, 102, 104,
105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 113, 114, 115,
116, 118; Sarah Venetia Angeiine. 117,
Savonnuh Elizabeth, 37. 45, 73, 79, 80, 81,
82, 83, 84, 85. 239; Shadrach, 1, 212, 213,
215, 216, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229,
230, 231, Sidney Lee, 221, Sophronia E.,
38, 39; Sophronia Elizubeth, 46; Sophronia
(Giles), 115, 116; Starr William, 115,
Stella, 114, 175; Stephen, 102, 104, 175;
226; Stephen Decatu*-, 226, 227, 228. 229,
230; Stephen Grady, 122; Sumner, 204;
Susan, 90, 93, 95, 221, Susan (Jones),
191, 192, 196, Susan L., 201; Susan M.,
90; Susannah (Reed), 225, 2 30, 231,
Susie (Cook), 108; Susie Mae, 115;
Sylvester, 115; Taylor, 229; Temperance,
232; Thelma, 220; Theodocio I., 216;
Thoiiius, 1, 2, 110, 112, 11.4, 177, Thomas
C., 161, 162, 16.3, 164, Thomas G., 20 2;
Thomas Hargett, 220; Thomas Lafayette
(Fate), 71; Tiny Frances, 95; Troy, 109;
Troy Lee, 120, Tully John, 150, 159, 160;
Tuliy Smith, 159; Union Nancy, 62, 67;
Valentine, 212; Velma, 41; Vera Frances,
160, 161; Vera Lou, 153; Vergie, 41;
Vesta E., 109; Vici Diane, 218; Victoria,
50; Virginia, 175, 217; Virginia Ann, 43;
Virginia Dare, 122; Vista, 41; Vivian,
196; Walter, 71; Walton, 1/4; Ward, 212,
Washington, 216; Wessie Lee, MS, W. C.,
62; W. H., 79; W. Hastings, 113. 144;
W. Haston, 87, 191; Wadf- Hampton, 155,
158; Walter. Jr., 193; Walter D., 191, 192.
196; Wilbur, 225; Wiley. 50, Wiley A., 192;
Wiley Haston, 191; Wiley Ray, 1 9*2; William,
5, 9, 19, 33, 35, 36, 37, 49, 53. 54, 55,
57, 58, 61, 71, 79, 91, 10?., 103, 1 13, 124,
125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132. 133.
136, 198, 199, 207, 212, 213; Mrs William.
59; William, Jr., 212, Wm. A., 220; William
Albert, 156; William Albert, jr., 156;
Wm. Allen, 231; William Angelo, 220,
223; Wm. Arberry, 220; William D. (Willie),
115; William C., 38, 39. 41, 42. 4 3, 45, 46,
48, 141, 166, 168, 225; William Charlie
Arlua, 122: William Choice, 141. 150 151.
152, 153, 154, Mrs. William Choice. 154,
William Choice, Jr., 153, 154, William
Choice, III, 153, William Coleman, 41,
42; William Cyrus, 158; Wiillam G.
(Jackson), 95, 96, 98; William Gibson
(Billy), 123; William II. 204, 226 Wm.
Harrison, 169, 170 173; William Hastings,
143, 144, 1 4 S . 168, 181, Mrs. Wm. Hastings,
181; Wm. Hastings, Jr., 1<4. William
Henry, M3, 217; Wm. Hinton, 2 32; William
Howard. 41; Wm. Isaac, 1 70, Willi.im J.,
58, William Joseph, 159, Wm. Joseph, Jr.,
245
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1 59j William M., 106. 108/135. 116; Wm.
Montgomery, 201; William Moore, 144;
William Os cor, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 48;
William Pitts, 160; William R., 87, 191,
197; Wm. S., 158; William Stnllsworth,
155; Williamson, 141, 142; "Willie" 53;
Mrs. Willie, 71; Willie H., 217; Willie
Jeffiieo, 202; Willie Mae, 103, Winney, 102;
W. >.1, 79; Young Ailic, 117, 120; Young
Martin, 33, 89
Dickey, Mrs. Walter C., 161; Walter Clay, 160
Dickson, E.t 217; Will, 217
Dillard, Cecil, 66
Dimmltt, David, 224
Dixon, Mittie, 217
Dobbins, Albert M., 154
Dobbs, Ansandu Claire, 156; Anne Frances,
156; Marguerite Elizabeth, 156; Marilyn,
156: Wiley Perry, 156; Wiley Perry, Jr,,
156
Dobson, W. W., 76
Donald, Robert, 78
Doster, Grace, 72; Hubert, 72; Jake, 72;
Jessie Mae, 72; William, 72; W. L. , 72
Dotson, James William, 120
Dougherty, Almenta, 177
Douglas, Isaac, 167; John, 166, 167; Rebecca,
166, 168; William, 167
Dowler, John, 235
Downs, Oleviou, 31
Doyle, John. 199; Mary, 199
D’Oyley, James, 1; William, 1
Dreschsel. Dee Ann, 214; R. H. W., Jr., 214;
Roland H W., Ill, 214
Drew, John, 19; Judith, 19; Meredith, 19;
Raiferd L., 19
Drummond, Martha S. (Mattie), 143
Dryer, George, 222; Martha Lee, 222; Mary
Virginia, 222
Dudley, Claude W., 147
Duke, Addie Lee, 67; Annie, 69; Beulah,
53, 56, 98; Beulah I., 56; Elizabeth David
(Smith), 56; Elizabeth Smith, 57; Francis
Marion, 35, 67; Frank M. , 63; Fred, 69;
Garvie Elondes, 67; Hannah Marinda
(Rinda), 67; James Colvill, 35, 67; John
Albert, 67; Lena, 51, 52; Lydia Ann (Dial),
35. 62, 63; Rinda, 63, 67; Sarah, 69;
Sarah E. (Dial). 62; W. D.,56; Mrs. W. D.,
57
Dunaway, Grace, 72
Dunklin, Wm. W., 181; Mrs. Wm. W., 181, 183
Dui an, W. H., 201
Durst, Azalie, 185
Duval, Mrs. Elizabeth, 240
Dyal, Becsie Voncil, 211; Clayton Dee, 211;
Dahlonega Washington, Jr., 211; Daisy
Louellan, 211; Don Carlos, 211; Edward,
213; George, 211; George W. , 211; Glenna,
211; Harriett, 211; Harriett. (Blackwell),
215; John, 210; John, Jr., 210, 211; Juanita,
211; Marietta, 211; Olive Myrtis, 211; Ruth
Agnes, 211; Thomas, 210, Vincent Marion,
211; Vivian Roberta, 211
Dyall, Aldridge, 209, 210; Alexander, 209;
Bertha Lurana, 210; Carlos, 209; Cathrine,
208; Cathrine (McGinney), 208; Charles
Marshall, 209; Dahlonaga Dalton, 210;
Dahlonaga Washington, 269; Dahlonaga
Washington, Jr., 209; Dalton Todd, 210;
Daniel, 206, 210, 211; David Alexander,
210; Dickson, 211; Elias, 208; Elijay,
209; Elizabeth, 209; Elphus, 209; Enoch,
210; Enos, 208; Gardner, 209; George,
208, 209; George W. , 209; George Wash¬
ington, 209; Marietta, 209; Harriett (Black-
well), 1, 208, 212, 224; Isaac Malcolm, 1,
208, 212, 215, 216, 224; James, 212, 215,
216, 224, James W., 209; John, 1, 208,
209, 215; John, Jr., 208. 209; John D.,
209, John Taylor, 209, Joseph, 208;
Kossuth, 210; Lucinda (Whitley), 209;
Lurana, 209; Marietta, 209; Maiy (Toddj,
208, 209; Nency, 209; Nellie, 209, 210;
Owen, 1 ; Sarah, 208; She flail, 210; Susannah
(Hatfield), 212, 213, 215, 224; Thomas,
208, 209, 210, 211; Thomas, Jr., 208, 2l 1;
Thomas, III, 208; Thomaa A., 211; William,
1; William W., 209; Wm. Washington, 2 10;
Winniford, 208
Earl, Patricia, 218
Earnshawc, Mory Blanch, 181
East, Jane, 87
Eastwood, A., 239; Abraham, 238, 239;
Charles, 238, 239; Elijah, 34, 92, 234,
235; Elijah H., 239; Elizabeth, 234, 238;
Elizabeth (Green), 18, 33, 89, 234, 238;
Israel, 18, 33, 34, 89, 234, 235, 237, 238,
239; James, 239; Jane, 18, 34, 89, 234;
John, 34, 234, 238, 239; Kezlah, 238;
Lawrence, 34, 234; Lewis, 238; Lydia,
18, 33, 34, 89, 91, 234, 238; Margaret,
235; Mary, 34, 234, 238; Rebekah, 238
Edwards, Donald Gaines, 195; Gaines, 194;
John P., 91
Ehart, Catherine, 240; Michael, 84 , 240
Elkins, Benjamin Franklin, 64; Chas. David,
35, 64; Charles Harelson, 64; Elijah
Hastings (Lee), 64; Elizabeth, 35, 62, 69;
George Bryant, 64; Ilenry Martin, 64; Isaac
Matthew's, 64; James Colvill, 35, 63, 64,
67; John Enoch, 64; Joseph Arthur, 64;
Lee (Elijah Hastings), 64; Nioma, 64;
William David, 64; Wyatt Wilson, 64
Ellerby, W. H., 240
Elliott, Mary Amanda, 73
Ellis, Joseph, 239
Emery, H. C. , 154
England, Claudia, 58
English, Izora Florence, 218
Esco, Mary Elizabetli, 51
Estes,' Bailey, 57, 61 ; Martha, 59; Martha
Frances, 57, 58; Odell Dial, 50; Talitha,
57, 61
Etcheson, Sarah, 215
Eubanks, Clyde Virgil, 189; Edith Carolyn,
189; Elizabeth Ann, 189; Ethel Jane
(Austin), 189; Ethel Marie, 189; George
Washington, 189; George Washington, Jr.,
189; Mrs. J. W.f 188; Jane, 189; Jerry
Austin, 189; John, 189; John Woo d, 189;
John Wood, Jr., 189; Marie Louise, 189;
Wayne, 189; William Austin, 189
Evans, J. P., 151; Martha F., 49
Everett, Joy Elizabeth, 123; Pleas, 114
Ev.ing, Robin, 175; William, 175; W. K., Jr.,
175
Fann, John, 236
Farley, W. R. , 169
Farmer, Elmina Lewis (Boling), 84; Fay,
84; Haden Henry, 84; John Henry, 84;
Mr3. John Henry, 84; John Wm. Gilmer,
84; Josephine, 84
Famandis, Jas., 199
Ferguson, Celia, 49, 54; Charles, 49, 54;
Enid, 222; Frances W., 48, 54; Ross, 222;
William, 49, 54
Fike, Rebecca, 191
Fincher, Cheryl Lou, 52; Clara Bell (Dial),
52; James David, 52; William David, 52;
Mrs. William Franklin, 53; William Ronald,
52; William Ronald, Jr., 52
Fink, George Paul, 100; Maxwell, 100; Maxwell
H., Jr., 100; William Clyde, 100
Fleming, Charles F., 145; S., 169
Florentine, Patricia, 195
Folse, John L., 121; Marsha Gail, 121
Ford, Rose, 221
F oree, R. L. , 85
Formis, Grace, 185
Foster, Jane (Hancock), 153; Sara, 111;
Sara Ann, 153; Wm. Smith, 153
Fowler, Ads, 188, 189; Amanda, 155, 159;
Bobbie Ann, 188; Doris Lou, 188; Elizabeth
Amanda, 155; Elizabeth (Pinson) 187;
James Eldon, 67; James Wesley, 187, 188;
Jennie, 188; John, 187; John W'iiey, 188;
Lou Belle, 187; Mamie, 1 88; Mary Elizabeth,
188; Mary Jane (Boyd), 188; Nannie, 188;
O na, 168; Susan Rodellu, 187; Wesley W. ,
187, 188. William Wesley, 187
Franks, J. D., 188
Frazier, Ephraim, 239
Freeman, Alexander, 205; Andrew Johnson, 206;
Anna Eliza Jane, 206; Delia (Braden), 205;
Edward, 205; Ernest, 205; Fannie Florence,
206; Frank, 120; Hattie Leticia, 206; James
Marshall, 205; Joseph Christopher, 206;
Joseph Henry, 205; Mrs. Joa. Henry, 205,
206; Katherine, 205; Leonard, 110;
Margaret Elizabeth, 206; Nathaniel, 167,
Wiliadell, 205; Wm. Rucker, 205
French, Lflfford, 84
Fridy, Wallace, 28, 29
Fugitt, Benjamin A., 206
Fuller, Amelia Hudson McMurty, 227; Annie
Laurie, 148; Isham, 227; Mattie, 170;
Neva, 187; Othello, 170; Parrish, 228;
Rachel, 227; Wharton, 188
Fulton, Wm. T. , 200
Gaines, Charlotte (Dial), 51 ; Charlotte Launa,
51; Julius P. , 51; Mrs. Julius P., 53
Gaither, Andrew, 41; Lois, 41
Gallant, Paul, 144; Paul Dial, 144
Gamble, Ethelwyn, 229
Gardner, Edwin Harvey, 178; Elizabeth
Clifford, 178; Frank, 77; Frederick
Clifford, 178; Frederick Joseph, 178
Garland, Barry W., 130; Norman Keith, 121,
Norman Keith, 2nd, 121; Richard Lee, 130
Garlington, C. , 167
Garrett, Mrs. Frances, 234; G. C., 46; Mrs.
G. C., 39, 40, 41, 45, 46, 47; Hattie
(Cook), 47
Garrison, George Frank, Jr., 52; George
Frank, III, 52; G. M., 131; Linda Sue, 52;
Mary Willie, 122; Michael David, 52,
Patricia Dianne. 52; Paul Quillen, 122,
Robert Paul, 3 22
Garth, Philip, 226
Gary, Eloi&e, 132; Mary Eloise, 125; Mary
Frances, 100; Rhoderick, 11; Sarah Eugenia
(Coker), 125; William C., 125
Gentry, Katherine, 72
George, Barbara Nell, 222; David 30; Mrs.
David, 29, 30, 32; Dorothy Patricia,
222; Paul 222; Paul, Jr., 222
Ghent, Minerva, 167
Gibson, Bessie Louise, 122; Robert S.,
110; Roberta Ruth, 110
Gideon, W'anda Lue, 196
Gilbert, Nellie Irene, 67
Giles, Amende. Jane, 109, 113; Isabelle,
109, 113, 115, 116; James 113; S of reran,
116; Sofronia Sexton, 115; Sophrenia,
109, 113; Thomas, 96, i09, 113, 115. 116
Gladney, Benjamin Franklin, 63, 67; Can eldia
Viola, 67; Doshia, 67; James Wiie>, 67;
John Henry, 67; Joseph, 67; Lillie Rosettia.
67; Mamie, 67; Maxie, 67; Mrs. Nancy
(Dial), 65; Oscar, 67; Sherman, 67; Union
Nancy (Dial), 62
Glenn, Catherine, 136; Jeremiah, 136, 137
Glidwell, Ada, 47
Godbey, Emmn Lee (Taylor). 85, Gayle
Harrison, 85; Joe J., 85; John Kirby, 85;
John Kirby, Jr., 85; Joseph Hastings, 85
Godfrey, John, 135
Goines, Paul William, 156; William David
156
Golden, John Wesley, 67
Golding, Rutledge B., 100
Goodbread, Caroline, 209
Goodgion, J. W. , 167
Goodwin, Linda Carol, 119; Nancy Angelin*,
119; Robert Edwixt, 119; Rocett Edwin, J/.,
119; Robert Edwin, 3rd, 119
Googe, Emma Jane, 209
Gordon, Arilla, 209; Mary, 233
Graffie, George, 158; Marilyn, 158
Graham, Deloria, 22; Tom W. , 202
Granger, Ralph Lester, 156
Graves, Charles, 31
Gray, Albert Dial, 143; Albert Dial, Jr.,
143; Albert G., 147; E*jn, 38; Cerroli. 147;
Cecil, 147; Ella Barksdale, 147; Emma,
148; Emma Dial, 148; Esther Anne 58,
Gladys, 147; Hannah (Abercrombie > 147.
Jerome Christopher, 147, J. H , 200.
Laurie, 147; Malcolm CoTnelJug, 14".
Mary, 99; Migel, 67; N. Myrtle (Dial),
214; R. L., 148; Rdbert A., 11. 12, Robert
Adam, 147j Robert Coke, 143, 14*1; Robert
Lee, 147; Robert Lee, Jr., 147; T. S., 213;
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Green, Elizabeth, 30, 89; James, 234; Ruthie
Elizabeth, 99; Zacharinh, 89, 234
Gregory, Chauncey Depew, 147
Gresham, Amanda (Hoy), 153; Dollie, 153;
George Washington, 153
Grider, Ara F. , 219
Griffin, Robert, 139; Wm., 142
Griffith, Mrs. Josie (Reeves), 78
Grim ball, Mildred Abercrombie (Abbey), 32;
Raymond Guilde, 32; Thomas Paul, Jr., 31;
Mrs. Thomas Paul, 32; Thomas P. , III, 32
Grtsby, D. L. . 193
Grundy, Helen Frances, 160, Robert Clifton,
160
Guest, Mrs. E. M. , 34; Emmett Marland, 99;
Emmett Marland, Jr., 99; Gordon F.verett, 99
Gunter, David, 239
Guy, Adelle, 218
Hodden, J.. 200 , 201
lla gan, Mildred, 66
Hauler, Marjorie Mae, 192
Haile, Annie Marvin, 119
Hair, James, 204
Halt, James Lee, 196; John, 169; Lee H. , 196;
Mrs. Mol, 49; Martha Ellen, 217
Humilton, Mollie, 1 14
Hammond, Ebenezer, 8, 10, 11; Lillian, 50;
Ora, 24; Will, 65
Hancock, Agnes, 111; Agnes (Johnson), 153;
Jane, 153; Robert Thomas, 153
Hanes, O. J., Ill
Hanks, Fannie. 161; J. S., 161, 162, 163, 164;
Lee, 161; Louisa, 164; Permelia, 161
Hannah, Phyllis, 158
Hardin, Horvey Hawkina, 111
Hargett, Alina, 220
Harley, J. C., 184
Harper, Mrs. Ada (Hobson), 37, 101; Judith
Karam, 159; Kenneth Scott, 159; Terry
Robert, 159; Win. Sidney, 159
Harris, D. D., 13; James, 225; James, Jr., 231;
John L., Jr., 10; Phebe, 231; Samuel, 238;
Shadrach, 231
Harrison, Heulah, 79; Brenda Dianna, 123;
Charles 11., 83; Charles Hastings, 83; Dan¬
iel Bluford, 73, 84, 240, Daniel R., 240,
Dillard Bentley, 123; Eleanor, 145; Eula,
79; Fay (Farmer), 85, Gay Belle, 79, 83,
84; Hustings, 3, 74, 75. 79, 84, 85; Mrs.
Hastings, 84, 108, 126; Horace V., 41, 83;
Mrs Horace V., 41; Hubert Daniel (Speck),
79, 85, 8c>, Mrs. Hubert J., 85; Hubert James,
85; James Johnson (Jim), 79, 80, 82, 83,
84, 85, 239, 240; Mrs. Jas. J., 80; James
Virgil, 79, 82, 83; Jeremiah, 202; Jo Fay,
8S; Mrs. J. R., 74; Keith Daniel, 85; Mark
Hastings, 85; Roger Henry, 123; Savannah
E. (Dial), 73, 82, 83. 84, 86, Susannah
(Rucker), 240, Wm. M., 202
Harvey, Pressley, 115
Harvill, Elizabeth, 16
Hastings, Charles, 3; George, 3; Henry, 3 ;
Isabella, 3, 5, 128, 137; Isabellu May, 1,
2, 3; John 3; Peter, 3
Hutch, Robert, 240
llattaway, Ossie Helle, 110
Hauk, Annie C. , 231; Charles, 231
Huyes, Fdw. Luther, 210
Haynes, Jennie, 156
liuynie, Ethel Louellu, 181
Haze, Murl Luvon, 196
lleurne, Idulcu, 180; Jackson Leonard, 180;
Leonard, Jr., 180; Lorenzo Dial, 180; Wil¬
liam, 180, Wm. Garhngton, 180
llefley, Christine, 214
Heflin, Myute, 237
lleiklebuum, Alberta, 155
Heliums, Anne (Coker), 125; Annie Coker (Var-
nelle), 126; Annie Laurie, 126, 130; Heulah
Helle, 126, 130, Bruce, 132; David. 135;
Emma May, 126, 129, Hannah, 125, 132;
June ( Abercrombie), 126, Jennie Eloise, 7,
19. Si, 126. 127, 128, 1 32. 185, 24 1, John,
11. 126, John N. Y., 27. John R., 126, 127,
128. 129, 1J0, 131, John R., Jr., 132. John
Rapley, 127, 131, John Richard, 132; John
Russell, 126, 128, 130; Mrs. LUcitle (Hald-
win), 7, Mnlana (Dial), 127, 129, 130,
131; Nancy Louise, 127, 131; Octavie
Eileen, 126; Pinkney, 30; Robert Bruce,
126, 130; Sarah (Sallie), 27; Vivian Jeanne,
132; William, 11, 125, 126; Mrs. William,
Sr., 8, 10, William Dial, 126
Henderson, David Crockett (Crock), 169; Jane,
186; Lucinda, 187; Wm. (Boss), 169, 171
Hendrix, Anna Belle, 187; Henry, 187; Lou
Belle, 187
Herald, Mariah, 15
Herring, Anne, 16, 18, Athila, 16, 18; Daniel,
16, 18
Hickey, Roberta, 31
Hicks, Henry Joseph, 1 53; Mrs. Henry Joseph,
153; “Skip", 24
Hiclenfelt, Tom, 193
Higginbotham, Linsey, 162
Highland, Corda May, 192
Hill, Madge, 223; Mary, 173; Mary Lauck,
58, Mary (Polly), 169; Ralph, 72; Rena.
187; Thomas, 187
Hines, Mrs. C. O. , 46
Hinkle, Murgaret, 215
Hinks, Kennefh W., 146
Hinman, Lewis Allen, 227
Hinton, Elizabeth Harrison, 154
Hix, Wm. Archie Overton, 216; Wm. B. 216
Hobson, Ada, 101; Eliza (Studdard), 37; Moses,
37; Thomas, 37; Thomas Edmond, 37, 100;
Thomas J., 37; Thomas Jefferson, 37,
100; William, 37, 38; Winnefred (Terry),
37, 38, 100
Hodges, Young, 109
Hogan, Cordy, 89, 93; Dial, 89, 90, 91, 93;
Marie, 185; Sophronia, 89
Holder, Martin, 27
Holler, A. E. , 143, 144
Hollingsworth, D. D., 170
Holmes, Margery Mae, 217
Holtzclaw, Winnie, 132
Hopper, Alexander, 199; Hugh, 198, 199;
John, 199; Sally, 198
Horney, Nancy, 224, 231
Homung, Willard R., 29; Mrs. Willard R., 29
Housewright, Betty, 194; Charles, 194;
Jesse James, 194; Leroy, 194; Sue, 194
Houston, Leona, 221
Howard, Annie (Hillge) 176; Homer R.e 70;
Jack, 176; Juck, Jr., 176; Jock Bruce, Jr.,
176
Howell, Ada Will, 188; H. Berry, 188; H. *
Berry, Jr., 188; Martha Louella, 188;
Maud, 161; Susan, 210
Howerton, Barbara, 169
Hoy, Amanda, 153
Hubbard, Benj., 239
Hudgens, John, 137; Mary (Polly), 141
Hudson, J. D., 98; Joshua, 98, 101; Joshua
D., 98
Huff, Claude B., 49, 50, 51; Weldon, 50
Hughes, Jan, 119; Melvin Lamar, 119
Hughey, Elizabeth, 30
Hunter, Edward, 171; John Dial, 171; Lizzie
Amanda, 171; Louise, 171; William, 171
Hurd, Mary L. , 98; Surah Eugenia, 98
Hurley, Tina, 217
Hurrey, Clorence B., 147
1 1 ur 8 1 , Marjorie Jane, 157
Hyde, C. C.,68
Ingram, Eva I ou, 42; George, 198, 199;
Geo. H.. 42; J. D. , 41; John D., 42, 44,
45; Margaret, 198; Satyra A. (Hill), 42, 45;
Inman, Joshua, 236; Shudiack, 236
Isgett, Mrs. Opul (Dial), 232
Israel, Hope, 175; Mary Addison, 175; Robert
Scott, 17S, Robert Scott, Jr., 175
Ivy, Mattie, 206
Juckson,
Elizabeth
C., 201, Ga
ynelle,
SI;
Hope,
151; Wm. ,
OS
Jacobson,
, Murguiet,
222
Jamieson,
, Margaret,
, 230;
Mary,
230;
Wm.
lluinilh
on, 200
Jeffries,
Elizabeth
. 08;
Julia
John,
, 201
J enk ins,
Missouri P
. (Zuc
). 177
Johns, Charles B. , 43
J oh ns on.
Ada Mae,
120,
A Izir w
. 205,
200,
Andrew, 150; Burress, 134; Caswell, 134;
Coni Isobel, 185; Daniel B., 33, 38, Effie
Silver, 224; Elizabeth (Dial), 33; Et'nelyn,
68; Felix W., 68; Hannah, 33, 134; Harriett,
205, 206; Hastings, 134; Henry, 134; James,
134, 135; Jumes, Jr., 134; James, 3rd,
134; Jennie, 134; Jessie, 72; Joel, 33;
Joel, Jr., 33; Jonathan Jesse, 134; Kate
L. (Bearden), 68; I^arkin, 205, Mary, 206;
Mury F., 97; Mary Frances, 95; Mary
(Polly). 205; Maude Mae, 95; Matthew
(Mack), 134; Miers, 178; Nancy, 134;
Nancy (Arnold), 205; Rebecca, 134,
135; Samuel E., 204; Thos. Alfred, 185;
Thos. Lafayette, 185
Johnston, Alexander, 89; Avis (Benson),
154; Catherine, 91; Cynthia, 89; David,
89; Elizabeth Harrison (Hinton), Jr., 154;
Elizabeth Hastings, 161; Felicity, 89;
George Edwin, 161; Harold Sledge, 154;
Jefferson Brooke, 161; J. H. , 1 54; Jefferson
H., Jr., 154; Joel, 89, 92; Joel, Jr., 89;
Joseph E.( 161; J. W., 161; Marion, 89;
Mary Myrtle, 161; Mary (Yancey), 161;
Mrs. Ralph L., 154; Ralph Leslie, 154;
Richard II., 154; Mrs. Smith L., 4, 141,
154; Smith Lemon, 154; Smith Lemon, Jr.,
154; Tully Joe, 161; Wm. John, 154
Jones, Arthur, 45; Boyce, 219; B. Y., 11;
Byron Winsor, 95; Chester, 221; Dicey,
1 07; Dicy J. , 105; Emma Josephine (Fowler),
234; Ernma Sue, 115; Foster, 161; George
Troy, 233; Green J., 234; Joan, 159; John
M. , 105; Judey, 191; Letitia M., 164;
Lois, 45; Mury Lois, 45; Maxine, 159;
Minnie Lee, 59; Ruth, 45; Ruth Virginia,
43; Sion, 103; Susan, 191; Sylvesta
(Johnson), 45; Thomesine (Henry), 59;
Troy, 185, 234; William, 105, 107; William
Newton, 59; W. W., 143
Joplin(g), Elizabeth, 240
Jordan, Bonnie, 160; Mamie, 29; Mmnie, 29
Kappler, Charles P., 147
Karruz, Mike, 100
Kavanaugh, Jos. Francis, 160; Nar.cy Carolyn,
160, Potricia Irene, 160
Kell, Thomas, 235
Kelly, Ada, 176; Frank, 57; Frank, Jr., 57;
Ida, 176; James E., 167; Marcus, 218;
W. F., 193
Kemper, Frances Karst, 131
Kendall, Joe, 182; Marion, 25
Kennedy, C. M. , 137
Kerr, Eulah, 160; John W., 200; William, 200
Kessel, C. C. (Sonny), 72; Curtis, 72; Don,
72; Jean, 72, Jimmy, 72
Key, Clayton Norris, 154; Mrs. Cla>ton N.
154; Clayton Norns, Jr., 154; Robert, 154
Kilien, Stella, 67
Kincaid, Gary Stephen, 213; John V., 213;
John Vernon, Jr., 213; John Vernon, Ill,
213; Mary Dodd, 213
King, James Edward, 157; Josephine, 188;
Murgaret Vivian, 157; Martha Ellen, 157;
Pamela Alice, 157; Sarah Helen, 157; Wm.
Everett, 95
Kirby, Clarence, 171; Ephriani, 171; J. F.,
222; Mary, 171; Samuel Adams, 171
Kirkland, Jack, 223
Kiser, Harvey, 103
Kitchens, Murphy, 24; Myrtle, 24, Robert, 24
Knight, Nannie Melissa, 99
Kohn, J ene tt, 1 93
Koontz, Emily, 221
Lailis, Pearl, 31
Lambert, Georgiu M., 202
Landers, Martha Louise, 59
Landrum, W rn. 1.., 216
Lane. Agnes, 186; Aromintu, 216; David,
222, Elizabeth, 231; Enoch G., 230;
Franklin H., 230; Gullunt, 216. Jumes
C., 230, John, 222; John, Jr., 222; John
F., 230, Lorana A., 230; Lulu. 219; Lula
Maud, 223; Rebecca I>., 230; Robert Wm.,
* 222; Roberta, 222; Ruby Joe, 223; Samuel,
Jr. , 2 30; Samuel P. , 230, Sarah E. , 230; Shad-
rach, 230; Teddy Jacobson, 222; Ward, 222;
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William P., 230; Wm. Peter, 222; Wilson,
222
I^aney, Billy Joe, 19S; Billy Ward, 195;
Carrie (Dial), 87, 196; Edna Pauline, 194;
Ruby Gertrude, 194; Wm. J., 194
Lang, Mrs. Hunter, 201
La Srr lie, Edwin, 218
Laaseter, Mrs. Addie Lee, 63
Latham, Mrs. J. M., 154, Eliza Jane (Burdlne),
153; Elizabeth, 148, 153; George W. , 153;'
James Dial, 153; Mrs. James M. , 4; James
Milton, 153; Lois Elizabeth, 153; Lucille
Carol, 153
Latimer, James Harrison, 156
Laurens, Henry, 174; James, 174
Lawson, Martha G., 239
Lazar, David Tarleton, 29; John Hampton,
29; Julian Hampton, 28
Leak, G. W., 11; James, 171
Leake, Ellen, 30
Lee, Isaac A., 38, 39; Jimmy, 160; Maaton,
38, 39, 40, 105; Nancv R., 38, 39; Sarah
J., 38, 39
Leon, Madge Ragan, 221; Server, 221
Leonard, Nora Mae, 195
Leonhardt, H. V., 223; Michael, 223; Patricia ,
223
Leater, George H., 23, 24; George Thrower,
24; Len. 24; W. J., 47
Levender, William, 198
Lewis, Emma, 178; Laura, 156
Liles, Mamie, 30
Llndley, Hannah, 134; Juanita, 160
Lindsay, Margaret Ann, 217
Lindsey, Samuel, 199
Lindstrom, Carol Ann, 100; Walter, 100
Little, Martha Ophelia, 136
Lockhart, Dick, 122; Samuel, 135
Logan, Isaac, 139
Long, Andrew (Andy), 192
Looney, Jecklynne, 51; Mildred Betty, 51;
W. B., Jr., 51; W. D., 51
Loop, Amy (Dial). 177
Love, Z. J., 177
Lovingood, Alvin, 154; Charles McClure,
154; C. W., 154; Mary Elizabeth, 155;
Nellie, 154
Lovvarn, Harold Roswell, 65; Gainea William,
65; Jackie, 65; Jean, 65; Mrs. Pearl (Dial),
65; T. R. , 65; Thomas Ray, 65
Lowry, Annie Lora, 42; Nettie, 177
Luke, Carrie Lenore, 50; Cicero F., 50;
Henry, 50; James, 50; Joseph, 50; Mrs.
Joseph, 50; L. H., 50; Lucille, 50; Lydia
Ann, 50; Mattie, 50
Lunsford, W. F., 154; Woodie, 121
Luster, Nancy Ann, 212
Lyons, Martha, 20
McAlister, Albert Dial, 144; Hastings Dial,
144; Paul W., 144
McArthur, Archie L. , 154; Jean, 154; Laura
Sue, 154; May Bess, 154
McAtee, Bertha Carolyn, 157
McCaim, J. K., 143
McCain, Alene, 203
McClellan, Martha, 124
McClendon, Wiley M. , 78
McCloud, Joy, 221
McCollough, Ncba Orie, 42
McCoy, Annie L. , 202
McCuen, Inez, 194
McCutchen, Annie Laurie, 161
McDaniel, Alice Elizabeth, 20; Fannie W.,
23; Hannah, 4; Nancy Anna, 205
McDonald, Lewill, 147
McDowell, Ella, 29
McEachern, Daniel, 209, 211
McFall, Helen, 28
McGaughy, Minnie Roane, 58
McGavic, Samuel, 231
McGibony, Jeremiah, 95
McGinney, Cathrine, 208
ilcGinty, Cora (Ginn), 83; Thomas, 83; Wilma
Ellen, 83
McGowan, Civility, 210
McGuire, Velma Laura, 99
McHugh, Sarah Elizabeth, 29
McIntosh, Billie, 86; Mrs. R. E. , 6S
McKinney, Sarah, 58
McLaughlin, F.uranus, 52; Frances, 52
McLean, Jess, 160
McLeroy, Florida, 49
McMahan, William, 8, 10
McMickal, Eugene, 160
McMillan, Archibald, 199
McMinn, J. M., Jr., 218
McNees, Robert, 135
McWolters, A,, 217
Mackey, Helen, 25
MacQueen, Adolphus, 120
Madden, Abraham. 134, 135; Arthur A., 186;
Bessie, 187; Cecil L. , 187; Claude, 187;
Della Estelle, 187; Elizabeth (Neely), 187;
Florence, 186; Hollis Earl, 187; James
Houston, 187; Jane, 186; Joe Robert, 187;
John, 134, 186; John Pat, 187; John Walter,
187; Louisa E., 186; Mabra, 135, 170, 186,
187, 189; Mabra, Jr., 186, 190; Marie Louisa,
174; Martha, 186; Mary Ann, 186, 187, 188,
189; Mary (Dial), 186, 189; Mary Elizabeth,'
187; Mollie (Dial), 190; Moses, 174; Pat¬
rick Hastings, 186; Paul, 187; Rosa Lee,
187; Sidney L., 187; Susan Rodelia (Fow¬
ler), 187; Susannah, 134, 186; Tenlo O.,
186; William, 186; Wm. Pat, 187; Wm. W., 187
Maddox, Cyrus Vance, 156
Mehaflrey, Martin, 28; Mary, 28
Majors, Rose, 217
Malcolm, Elizabeth, 132; Mary Blanche, 72
Manes, Lois, 219
Mann, Nancy A. (Nannie), 115
Manning, Mary, 69; Wm,, 203
Manor, Mrs. Hugh, 46
March, Susannah, 215
Marcum, Mrs. E. L. , 64
Marion, Francis, 208
Marshall, John, 144
Martin, Benjamin, 186; Elale, 158; Luctetla,
29; Madison, 187; W. H., 143
Mason, Maud A., 218
Masters, .Mrs, Homer, 46
Matheson, Gordon T,, 83; Jennie Avonia,
82, 83; Nebraska A. (Coleman), 83
Matthews, Elizabeth, 119
Maxwell, Catharine, 175; Charles, 175; John,
175; Sarah, 175; Wm., 175
Mayfield, Jack Hastings, 184; Mrs. John B.,
185; John Blythe, 184; Leila Isabella, 184
Mayo, Nancy Roany, 119
Mchaffy, Anna, 136; S. B., 136
Meadows, Jesse, 239
Medford, Temple, 109
Wedlock, Ethel, 187
Menger, Bill, 217
Merriman, James Douglas, Jr., 160; James
Douglas, III, 160
Merritt, Ruth, 157
Miles, Lillie Mae, 194
Wilier, Jemes T., 188; Jeanette, 155; Mary,
195; Ray, Jr., 154; Robert, 155; Sara Ann
(Sallie), 111; T. L. , 79; Virginia, 155
Mills, P. O., 222
Mlnter, Josephine M., 145
Mitchell, Benjamin J., 200; Eleanor, 231;
Jess, 96; John, 224; Joseph, 16; Laura
Lenora, 23; Laurence, 110; Lula, 109;
Ray Lee, 117; Ruby, 147; Ruth, 145;
Wm. Allen, 117
Mltchem, Mattie Lizzie, 115
Mixon, Edward P., 235
Mize, Jeremiah, 239
Mobley, Alma Eugenia, 52; Elizabeth, 2 10;
Nettle Flossie, 52
Moncrlef, Frank, 219; Richard, 219; Ronald
Frank, 219; Marguret Beth, 219
Montgomery, David, 198; Mary, 199
Moon, Annie, 115; Arthur, 47; Calvin Arthur,
39, 47; Etheridge, 47; Leroy, 47; Marcus,
47; Marshall, 47; Thomas W., 47
Moore, Cleopatra, 111; Edward Allen, 120;
James C., 187; Lalls, 144; Michael Allen,
120; Troy, 188
Morgan, Bennie Joe, 194; Billie Frances,
194; E. a, 193; Jerry Mac, 194; Kenneth
Gienn, 193; Lillie, 195; Linds Dianne, 194;
Marilyn Joy, 194
Morris, Howard Welbom, 123; Jerry Howard.
123; Linda Louise, 123; Nnuman Fletcher
158; Nancy, 239; Nora, 177; Ruby, 157,
Thomas, 235; Thomas Wendell, 158
Morrow, Annie Mae, 115
Moseley, Katherine Vanstory, 189; Laurie, 189;
Mrs. Laurie, Jr, , 189; Susannah Marie, 189
Mosier, Peggy Jeon, 193
Mosa, Doris, 113; Olin, 113
Mote, Harold Eugene, 123; Harold Eugene, Jr,.
123; Patricia Ann, 123
Motherwell, David, 174
Motley, Alma, 217
Mounds, Minnie Lou, ICO
Munroe, Margaret Logan, 25; Mark (Mr. Pet),
25; Mary (Gray), 25
Murchison, Frankie, 185
Murphy, Wm., 235
Murray, Kathryn Laurens, 176; Timothy Good,
176; Wm. Jennings, 176; Wm. Michael, 176
Nagle, Robert L., 27.; Robert Lee, 22
Nail, Florida, 209
Neel, James, 187; Lou, 187
Nelson, Emma, 171; Mary, 171; Thad, 171-
Wm., 171
Netherland, Annie, 174
Newcombe, Evva Ponsford, 145
Newell, Laura Frances, 223
Newman, Sarah Frances, 228; Seth, 228; X.
O., 232; Mrs. X. O., 232
Newton, J. H., 188; Mary McCall, 216
Nichols, Sura, 130
Nicholson, Dorothy Dial, 144; John Harvey, 144
Nlcklin, John Bailey, Jr., 205, 206
Night, Wm., 238
Northcurt', Nelda Irene, 189
Norton, Betty, 120
Nunnally, G. B., 51; Hurbert Wedford, 51
Oates, O. H., 202
Odem, Lonnie P. , 67
Odom, Nick, 219
Oldham, Ardis, 193; Euel Martin, 193; Hemp-
ton, 193; Harmon, 193; Joe Martin, 193;
Marvin Bishop, 193; Orville, 193; llveli,
193; Violet Rene, 193
Oliver, Nancy, 105; W. C., 217
Osier, Mable, 161
Owen, Ezra, 68
Owens, Becky, 72; Butch, 72; Charles, 72;
Comer, 72; Kathv, 72; Norris, 72; Richard,
125; Ricky, 72; Thomas McAdory, 170
Owings, Creswell, 11; Greenberry, 27; Jolm-
nle, 11; Lida, 31; Mary Stoddard, 144; Rap-
ley, 11; Samuel, 11
Pace, Ethel, 218; William, 235
Paine, Lucinda, 186
Palmer, Claudia (Smith), 121; Homer Lee,
121; Mary Annis, 131; Mildred, 121
Pennell, Barbara Jane, 122; Gene, 121; James
Wiley, 122; Lucy Florence, 122
Parchman, Nettielee, 222
Parker, Leola, 195
Parrel!, Margaret Louise, 194
Pate, Mason A., 66
Patrorio, Lynn, 158
Patterson, D. F., 145; Hattie Belle, 184; Joe
Davenport, 185; John Manning, 185; John
Pinckney, 184; Marjorie, 23, Mary Alice,
185; Pearl, 185; Pinkney Luctie, 18S
Patton, Alexander, 176; Annie Love, 50; Jo¬
seph, 50; Jane, 176; Jene (Starr), 176:
Lydia Ann (Luke), 50; Mary Francesr50;
Mary Jane, 179; Matthew, 176; Rebecca
(Barnett), 176; Willie Mae, 50
Paul, Nell, 24
Payne, Borah Eulola; 47; Ellice Marvin, <7;
John L. , 39, 47; Lumas Clayton, 47; Lydis
(Dial), 47
Pecbody, George, 59
Peacock, Annie, 205
Peaster, Harriett, 215
Peek, Lola C., 56
Pennell, Joseph, 183
Pennington, A. C., 188
Perry, Fannie Lee, 147; Louise, 146; Mst-
thew White, 146, 147; Matthew White, Jr,,
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146; Robert Hastings, 146; Wm. Dfal, 146
Persey, Samuel, 224
Porsoii, Thomus, 239
Peter non, Lein, 71
Petty, Mac, 24; Virginia (Gene), 24; Wm., 24
Pfeiffer, John. 220
Phillips, Florence, 121; Irvin Henry, 130;
John Irvin, 130; Margaret, 130; ManahJane,
203, 204; Richard Bruce, 130; Stephen,
130, William, 81
Pickard, Hannah, 233
Pickens, Allie, 74, 75, 81; Andrew Henderson,
37, 73, 78, 80, 81, 8 2, 84, 86; Beulah, 81,
82; Hill, 81; Dave, 81; Gus, 8!; Mary Jane,
82. Minnie, 74, 75. 81; Wm. M. . 74, 75
Pierce, Jewel Marie, 201; Joseph Pinkney,
2o 1; Lovic, 10; Nancy Angilina (Odom),
201
Pinson, M. D. , 172
Pittman. Chester C. , 66
Pitts, Frances, 159
Plackelford, Florence, 19
Piunilee, Glenn H. , 30
Ponder, Nat, 38
Porter, Ch«s., 239; Elizabeth, 146
Power, Jane, 154
Powers, Mary Ann, 191
Powles, Charles, 220
Prather, Amy Jane, 157; Herman Edward, 157
Preston, Carolyn Anne, 119
Price, Marian Stuart, 181, 183; W. A., 162
Pruitt, Alan, 130; Evelyn Bruce, 130; George
Nichols, 130, John, 128; John, Jr., 130;
John L. , 130; Sara (Nichols), 130
Pulliun, Barnett, 236
Putman, Mattie, 171
Quattlehaum, Clifton, 220; Clifton Carlile,
220, Eula Almo, 220; Mary Ann, 220; Nancy
Elizabeth, 220; Sarah Virginia, 220
Queen, Marita, 110; Sarah, 117
Quigley, Josephine, 185
Quillen, Marcel le (Babb), 7, 28; Robert, 28;
Mrs. Robert, 29, 32
Ragan, Dick Lower, 221; Ernestine, 221; Harry,
221; James Lewis, 221; Jerrene, 221; Jes¬
sie, 221; Jim. 221; Leak, 221; Leonard,
221; Madge, 221
Rainey, Benjamin, 234
Ramsay, Mary Lou, 156; Robert Spear, 156;
Williuni Emmett, 156
Ramsey, John A., 216
Randle, Eula, 180
Randolph, Henry, 215; John, 215; Martha Ann,
215; Perry D., 215
Raven, Clarence Stanley, 120; Clarence Vic¬
tor, 1 20; Hope Patricia, 120; Norman George,
120
Readdy, Joseph, 220; Joseph Paul, 220; Mary
Ellen, 220; Wm. Francis, 220
Keough, Frank, 183
Redman, Mary, 191
Reed, James, 224; Susannah, 224, 231
Reeves, Mrs. Thomas, 80
Regenstein, Myer, 110
Reid. Cora, 188; Lois, 188; Lucille, 188;
Malvina, 30; Mattie Lelia, 147; William,
188, Willie, 188
Renfro, John, Jr., 28; John F., 28
Reynolds. J. T. , 62; Mre. J. T. , 62
Rice, Virginia, 95
Rich, Burney, 110; Jerry, 194; Joe, 110;
Minnie, 110; Sam, 110; Willie, 110
Richard, Wm., 160
Richards, Ethel Frunces, 218; Marion Lamer,
218; Martha Eunice, 217; Martin Luther,
217; Phillis Elizubeth, 218
Richardson, Beulah Thomson, 131; Mra.
Charles T., 131; Churleu Thomson, 131;
Churles Thomson, Jr., 131; Charles Thom¬
son, III, 131, F. , 172; Ciuil Patrice, 131;
James Burchill, 131; John Gordon, 131; John
k., 2i; John Sinkler, 131; Mary Catherine,
131; Robert Bruce, 131
Riddle, Mary, 166, W A., 166
Ridgeway, John, 6, 7
Rife, Arthur Montgomery, 188
Right, Eugenia, 48
Riley, DoriB Jennie, 195; J. M. , 111; Wm.,
236. 237
Ritter, John, 176; Opal, 176
Rivona, Rose, 127
Rix, George, 200 , 201; Mrs. George, 201;
Rebecca (Dial), 201; Susan, 200
Robertson, Cora L., 110; Dora, 31; Elizubeth,
166, 226, 227, 228; Ella Bess, 31; Jesse
F. , 109; Tolaver, 136; Toliver, 28
Robinson, Blanch, 206
Rodgers, Henrietta, 136, 137; Isabella, 137;
James Y., 136, 137; Mary Isabella, 136;
Osborne, 136; Oscar, 136; Rebecca (Dial),
136; Sumpter, 137; Wm. Sumpter, 136
Rogers, Lola, 228
Roe, Christopher M. , 35
Roland, Bessie, 144
Rook, Howard McWorter, 65
Rooks, Asa, 209; Muria Elizabeth, 209;
Pherebe (Burkett), 209
Rose, Ann, 218; Bruce (Hellams), 130; Cyn¬
thia, 218; O. L., 130; Mrs. O. L., 132, W.
E., 217; Wm. Martin, 217
Ross, Evelyn, 219; J. F., 219; Michael, 204
Rouse, N. B., 78
Rowland, Nell, 185
Rucker, Catherine (Ehart), 240; Elizabeth
(Reynolds), 240; George, 84, 240; Mrs.
George, 240; Simeon Bluford, 240; Susan¬
nah, 240; Thomas 240
Rusk, Amanda Elizabeth, 158; Annie Eliza¬
beth, 156; Carolyn, 156; Cyrus Dial, 157;
Edna, 156, Ellen, 156; Esther Frances,
155; Eugenia, 156; Floy, 156; Fred, 156;
Ida Alice, 157; James, 156; James Edward,
157; James Moses, 156; John Hampton,
157; Mary Elizabeth, 156; Paul Herman,
158; Robert Hastings, 157; Roselle, 156;
Thomas J., Jr., 156; Thomas Jefferson,
156; Tommie Rose, 156; William, 156; Wil¬
liam David, 156; Willie Edith, 157; Wylene,
156
Russell, Margaret, 217
Russey, James Willis, 175; Mamie Elizabeth,
175; Martha (Good), 175
Rust, Arturo L. , 223
Rutledge, Ralph, 111
Sabine, Anne Emeline, 231
Sabo, David, 178; Steven Frederick, 178
St. Cliett, Thomas, 237
Sanders, Minnie, 195
Sanderson, May, 86
Saunders, Harriett Caldwell, 185; Thomas M. ,
185
Seye, Edna, 153
Schenck, Albert Howard, 19; Emil E., 19; Mrs.
Emil E. , 16, 20; Gertrude, 19; Pelona, 19,
20, 23
Schmidt, Burke Loring, 127; Burke Loring,
Jr.*, 127; Robert Powell, 127
Schwab, Goldie Arlene, 158
Schwain, Shannon, 214
Scogen, John, 180; Mory Long (Moseley), 180;
Pamela, 180
Scott, A. K. , 160; Brooke, 160; Charley, 160;
Harriett (Johnson), 206; John, 35; John Wes¬
ley, 206; Mrs. John Wesley, 205; Letete,
160; Martha Mariah, 206; May Bess, 160j
Neena, 160; Sadie Wesley, 122
Scribner, Charles Thomas, 122; Thomas How¬
ard, 122
Scruggs, Ann Mackall (Briscoe), 181; Ethel
Hustings, 181, 183; Gross, 181, 182; Gross
Franklin, 181; Gross R., 182; Gross Robert,
181, 182; Mrs. Gross Robert, 183; James
Briscoe, 181; Margaret Ann, 181, 183; Stuart
Briscoe, 181, 182, 183
Seal, David, 1 1
Selmun, Joe B. , 175
Shackleford, Hazel, 71; Louise, 71; Nautlee,
71; Ruth, 71
Shannon, Verdu, 220
Sharpe, Orene, 31
Shaw, Alvin Franklin, 67; Buster, 67; Mrs.
Doshiu, 63; James Almon, 67; Jeffie Ann,
194, Marcel, 67; Nellie Irene, 67; Robert
Leo, 67; Tommie Joe, 194; Tommy, 194;
Verdie Mae, 67; William Lee, 67; Wynell,
67
Shell, H. R., 136, 137; George Washington,
136; James H.f 11
Shelnut, Alice, 111
Shepherd, Benjamin, 33, 89; Jerry, 111; J. H. ,
68
Sherrill, Elizabeth, 233
Shook, Clive, 174; Eva, 174; John, 174;
Phillip. 174
Shcwalter, A.ileen, 21d; Avis Belle, 219;
Christine, 219; Harold, 219; Horace Merle,
219; Joe Dial, 219; Milton, 219; Milton V. ,
Jr., 219; Robert Lone, 219
Simer, Clara, 176; George, 176; Laura, 176;
Wilna, 176
Simpson, Calvin, 223; Margaret, 161
Sims, Arinda, 41; Callia Andrea, 41, 48;
Claiborne, 89; Esther Mae (Dial), 46; George,
191; Hartford Carvel, 46; Mrs. H. C., 45;
Herbert Carl, 122; “Hop1*, 46; Mrs. Hop,
46; J. G., 5; James Randall, 122; Kenneth
Carl, 122; L. S., 41
Simmons, Joan, 121; Sandra, 121; Scott, 120;
Scott, Jr., 121; Williams Richard, 121
Simms, Harold O. , 219
Simpson, John N., 155; Margaret (Taylor) ,
155; Mary Claude, 155
Sinclair, Evelyn, 100
Singleton, J. L. , 9, 13
Sitgreaves, Lucy, 144
Slaughter, Dr., 171
Smith, Alice Nelson, 144; .Andrew W'ilaon,
205; Mrs. Annie Sudder, 65; Azolee, 71;
Benjamin, 70; Clarice, 100; Courtney, 223;
Duvid, 61; Dora, 29; Dorothy, 146; Frank,
223; G. L. , 188; Hannah Myrindy, 61, 70;
Harold Ogden, Jr., 146, Harold Ogden, HI,
146; Harriett, 30; Harriett Ann, 222; Homer
A., 222; Homer Alvin, 222; Jack, 154;
Janune, 189; John Cosper, 188; Judith,
146; L. E. , 185; Lisa, 146; Mary Elizabeth,
205; Mary Etta, 114; Mary Kathryn, 223;
Mary Lee, 189; Surah (Sallie) Endora, 159;
Walter, 65, 68
Smithwick, C. J., 63, 66; Mrs. C. j., 63; Claude
Adams, 66; Clyde H., 66; Flora Mae, 66;
Frances Evelyn, 66; Iris Dean, 66; Jim¬
mie Clifton, 66; Kitty Elizabeth, 66; Myrtle
Dell, 66; Pauline M., 66
Smyth, David Hutchinson, 23; Thomas Leb-
by, 23; Mrs. Thomas Lebby, 19
Snow, Bessie, 23, Henry, 162
Sockwell, Eva, 1 15
Sparkman, Alan, Jr., 175; Alan Joe, 175
Spaulding, Grace, 220
Spayberry, Della Elma, 41
Spence, Elizabeth (Boyd), 200; Jennette, 200;
Joseph, 200
Spivey, Harold Franklin, 84; James Franklin
(j. Frank), 83; Mrs. J. Frank, 84; Margaret
Elaine, 84; Maude, 71; Patricia Gay (Patsy
Gay), 84; Reugen F. , 83; Mrs. R. F., 84
Spring, Donald Harrison, 175; Donald Harri¬
son, Jr., 175; Sharon Elizabeth, 175
Springer, Omie, 67; Ruthie Jane, 67
Spruell, Lnrcia, 30
Stallsworth, Elizabeth, 139, 140; Grace, 139;
Joseph, 2. 139, 143, 162; Mery (Dial), 139;
Thomas, 139; William, 139
Staples, Julia, 189
Stupp, Annie P. , 103
Staton, Donald, 31
Stauffer, Christopher, 212
Stay, Mary Ella, 154
Step, Mrs. C., 15
Stephens, Jeanne, 189
Stevens, Robbie, 115
Stewart, Finlay G., 235
Stinson, C. C. , 31
Stoddard, Bessie, 28; David Lewis, 28: Mrs.
Duvid Lewis, 29; David Lewis, Jr., 29;
Jumle Holland, 29; Lander Boyd, 29; Robert
Lee, 28, Sara Edna, 28; Sarah, 87; Willis
Wright, 29
Stokea, Dorothy Elizabeth, 147
Stone, Emory, 115
Stowe, Albert N., 103; Alltne, 103; Ernest C.,
103, Eula Mae, 103; Gerald N., 103; Har-
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old, 1 13; Henry Lee, 103; Lucy, 103; Ray¬
mond, 113; Ruby, 103; Wm. Hen. 103
Stronnhan, Robert Paul, Jr. , 146; Susan Dial,
146
Straughn, Harold Wm. , 83; Lusetta, 83; Ruth
Yvonne, 83, 84
Straylock, Arthur, 233
Stroud, Alice Mae, 195; Alma C., 195; Billy
Charles, 195; Dixie Lee, 195; Emily, 215;
Eutus U., 195; Flossie (Dial), 196; Floyd
C., 195; Hulen, 195; Joe Lynn, 195; Johnny
Allan, 195; Nathan James, 195
Studdard, Albert Lee, 100; A 1 mode, 100;
Amazon, 99; Andrew John, 98; Ann Eliza,
99, 100; Ann (Lemons), 98; Augustus (Gus),
99; Augustus M.,98; Augustus Martin (Gus),
99, 100; Bell, 100; Catherine, 90; Cheater
B., 99; Christi, 55, 56, 57, 61, 98, 99. 101;
David, 37, 98, 99, 100, 101; Easter Eliza¬
beth, 100; Eliza, 37, 98; Elizabeth. 90,
99; Elizabeth (Jeffries), 34, 98, 99; Ethel,
99; Fletcher C*. , 100; Frances, 100; George,
99; George Bart, 99, 100; Grade Mae, 100;
Gus, 61; Henry, 98, 99; Isich, 89; James,
34. 61, 98, 99; Jane, 90, 98; Jewel Vee.
99; Joe Williams, 99; John, 90, 93, 99;
John Dovid, 99; Jophena, 90; Joseph, 37,
55, 57, 61, 93, 98, 99, 101, 102; Mary Ann,
34, 37, 55, 98, 101; Mary (Ensley), 98;
Mary L. (Hurd), 98; Mery Lidia (Tolson),
99; Maude Bell, 100; Minerva, 100; Monta
Ray, 99; Obie Ora, 100; Oliver Jewel, 100;
Ruby, 99; Rufus, 99, 101; Ruthie Eliza¬
beth (Green), 100; William, 89, 93; William,
I., 90
Studer, Leo R. , 160
Stuft, Jemima, 216
Stutts, Edward, 193
Sudduth, David Stoddard, 29; Mary, 28, 29
Sullivan, G. W., 169
Summerour, Dell, 161; Equiila, 159
Sumners, George Leland, 185
Sutherland, Margaret Copeland, 22
Swanson, Samuel, 235
Sweeny, Catherine Friendly, 240; Dial Francis,
127; Dorothy, 127; Jennie Catherine, 127;
Jennie (Hellams), 54, 127, 128, 184; Rob¬
ert Hayne, 240; Robert Powell, 127, 128,
240, 241; Mrs. Robert P., 7, 19, 53, 128,
132, 185, 241; Robert Powell. Jr., 127;
Rosemarie, 127
Swepston, Martha Jean, 59; Mary Lucille, 59;
Wesley Wise, 59, 60
Swing, Lydda, 231; Samuel. 224, 231
Switzer, John R., 11
Swords, Lillian Vida, 103
Talley, Nicholas, 10
Tanner, Bessie, 157
Taylor, Albert Newton, 69; Alton B., 99;
Bertie Elizabeth. 69; Chester R. , 99; Ed¬
win Daniel, 63, 68, 69; Mrs. Edwin Daniel,
69; Eldon Maurice, 68; Frank C. , 99; Han¬
nah Luceda, 68; John Manley, 68; Julia,
217; Manley Pierce, 68; Mary Martha Ellen
(Dial), 62; Mary Viola, 68; Minnie Re3ada,
68; Pierce Alan, 68; Sarah Ellen, 68; Stel¬
la, 68; Terry Baker, 229; William Edwin,
68
Teague, Abner Washington, 142, 150; Albert
Washington, 150; Asa, 188, Elizabeth, 142,
150
Temple, Sarah Blackwell Gober, 238
Terrell. Grace, 221
Terry. J. W., 11; W. T., 11
Thigpen, Tonic, 67
Thomas, Comer, 46; James W. , 46; Mrs. James
W., 46; O. C\, 46; W. C.. 46
Thomason, Benjamin F. , 105; Chrystle, 15;
Gideon, 8, 10, 15, 16, 105; Martin, 105,
107; Nellie, 15, 16, 105; Robert. 11; Robert
Thomas, Jr., 29; Sarah, 105; William, 10
Thompson, Ann, 120; Gail, 120, Glenn, 120;
Ida, 109; Julia Louise, 147; Sam, 159;
Thomas, 231; W. C.f 188
Thornton, Bess (Elizabeth) Taluetha, 181
Thorpe, Lillian, 161
Thrower, ArrrJnda Malinda, 19; Beau/ord, 24;
Benjamin, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26; Benjamin
Key, 19, 20, 23. 24, 25; Benjamin Key, Jr.,
24, 25; Benjamin Key, 111, 25; BenjomlnKey,
IV, 24; Mrs. Eienjamln Thomae, 8; Burdina,
24; Bessie (Snow), 25; Charles, 24; Charles
Lawrence, 24; Choice, 21; Dimis Cecelia
(Uuker), 21, 22; Dorothy, 23; E. E. , 23;
Elizabeth (Dial), 16, 19, 20. 22, 23, 26;
Elizobeth Emory, 19; Emily Ann (Craw¬
ford), 19; Ethel, 24; Frances, 19, 23; Fred
M. , 25; Fred Mitchell, 23, 25; Fred Mitchell,
Jr., 24, 25; Hanson Randolph, 24; Hannon
Randolph, Jr., 24; Howard, 23; J. K. , 23;
James Knox Polk, 19; Jesse, 26; John
Wesley, 19; Joseph Sale, 24; Josephine
Frances, 19; Katherine Annette, 23; Lavra
Lenora (Mitchell), 24, 25; Laura Logan,
25; Lawrence Lee, 24; Lswrence Lee, Jr.,
24; Louis T., 19; M. L., 20; Mahalia Mal¬
vina, 19; Margaret Munroe (Debbie), 25;
Martha Irene, 21; Martha (Lyons), 21; Mrs.
Marvin L., 21; Marvin Lawrence, 21; Mary
Mitchell, 25; Mary Nell, 24; Mitchell, 24;
Nancy Jpe, 24; Nancy Mary, 19; Nell, 23;
Nolen O. , 21; O. A., 20; Ora (Hnmmond),
25; Osgood Andrew (Auzie), 19, 22, 23;
Osgood Andrew, Jr., 23; Pelonie, 16; Pat¬
ricia Gray, 25; Peggy Marie, 24; Pelons,
20; Pelona Antoinette, 19; Perrnelia Lor-
inda, 19, Randolph William, Jr., 25; Robert
Emmette, 23; Robert Newson Ethridge, 19;
Teresa, 21; Thomas, 9, 20; Thomas Em¬
mette, 23; Thomas Emmette, Jr., 23; T.
L., 9, 20; T. L'lcne, 21; Thomas L., 20,
21; Thomas Lawrence, 19, 20; Randolph
Win., 25, 26; Virginia Lee, 24; Wendy Dor¬
othy, 25; Wm. Choice, 19
Tiller, Elizabeth (Woods), 51; Josephine, 51;
J. R., 51, 54
Tillman, Irving Barrier, 210
Tipton, Jewel, 214
Todd, J. W., 143; John Wm,, 29; Lewis, 193;
Mary, 208; R. P., 138; William, 208
Toland, Thomas G., 62
Tolleson, Joyce, 213
Tolson, Mary Lidis, 99
Torrentine, John, 155
Toulmin, H. T. , 78
Towler, I^ee, 117
Trammell, Joe C. , 91
Troynham, Ina, 187; John G., 138
Trice, T. G., 202
Trucks, Amos P., 58; Cecil Iris, 56; J. D.
(Pink), 56; Lola C. (Peek), 56; Robert W. ,
58
Truitt, Mamie (Gladney), 63, 67; Wilbern, 67
Turk, Charlie, 24; John P., 160
Turley, Grady, 196; Mrs. Grady, 196; Mary
Edna (Dial), 196
Turnbull, Hettie, 120
Turner, Asa, 135; C. M., 217; Georgia, 68
Vonderhoeven, T. T. , 174
Varnclle, Hannah (Coker), 126; William, 126
Verkerke, Sondra Hoult, 146
Vernon, Albert, 178; Dorothy, 178; Isaac Gar-
lington, 178; Kate, 178; Malcolm, 178, 180,
185; Malcolm Graham, 178; Mary E. (Cant¬
well), 178; Nancy Amanda (Dial), 180; Rhea
J., 178; Rose, 178; Thomas G., 180; Thomas
Gaines, 178, 180
Vines, Nancy Ruth, 219; Thomas F., 219;
Virginia, 219
Vought, Edward, 195; Edwerd Lynn, 195;
Elliott Lynn, 195; Jewell (Dial), 87, 196;
Kcrl Martin, 195; Leonaid Martin, 195
Voyles, M. L. , 51
Waddle, Mr*. Sarah (Step), 15, 18
Wade, Ida May, 189
Wageman, Elizabeth. 225
Walker, L. A.. 185
Wallace, Mrs. C. W., 49
Weiier, Benjamin, 139; Joseph, 239
Walls, E. Garland, 206; John Allen, 206; Wm.
Edward, 206
Ward, Glenna Lou, 195; Mary F. , 203
Ware, Elizabeth, 163; Nicholas, 168
Wsiren, Victoria, 114; Wm., 136
Watchtel, Leazek John, 127
Wctcrti, Mary, 28
Watson. Emily R. , 109; Nancy Elizabeth. Ill
Wstklns, Jeff, 30; Jennie, 30
Wetts, Antho, 148; Betty Jane, 148, Bryecn
Reirf, 148, Cheryl Lee, i4fi, J.rr.re v
147, 148; James Washington, 147, Jut« r>.
W., 147; John Drayton Williams, 143, Kitty
a, 147, 143; Linds Carol, 148; Reid McRae.
148; W. A., 143; William D., 5. 6, 7, 137
Weatherford, Dora Ann. 192
Weaver, Grace, 119; Jeffie, 109; Lucinda
226; Ruby, 193
Welch, Charles Bart, 100, Irma Kcott. SOO.
Juanita O., 100; Martha Lynn, 100; Roy C
100; Roy C., Jr., 100, Roy Clyde, m, 100;
Sandra Sue, 100
Welker, Elizabeth, 212
Wells, Alice Jfine, 192; Coleman, 221, Dan
Moody, 221; George W., 221; Hawes, 221.
James Herbert, 46; Lewis B. , 8 3; Mnb«!
Colleen, 221; Mury (Jemmison), 83. Nell
Wanda, 221; Randolph, 221; Robert Dial.
221; Verda Alma, 83; Walter Young, 221.
Wilson, 221
West, Elmer Stone, Jr., 148; Jennie Beth. 148.
Kathy Clarke, 148; Martha Anne, 148; Rob¬
ert, 29
Whatley, Mary. 113; Sarah Euls, 119
White, Lewis, 153; Melva, 66
Whitehead, Mrs. Arthur (Luke), 50
Whiteley, Anna Josephine, 192
Whitfield, Charles Edgar, 155
Whiting, Jennie, 195
Whitley, Cecil Virginia, 120; Joyce Ann. 120;
Lucinda, 209; Robert Earl, 120
Whitney, Lucinda Cinderella, 114
Wiley, Mary Gildersleeve, 147; Nancy, 209
Wiikerson, D. , 239; Rhode, 239; Sally, 239
Wilkeo, Barbara Jean, 59; Charles Marcus, 5V;
L&udius, 59, 60; Thomas C., 138
Wilks, Bertha Havenna, 211; Ida Alice, 209.
Solomon EL, 209
Willas, Sollie Lowe, 221
Williams, Bernice, 222; Bonnie Wayne, 195,
Cicero W. , 72; Mrs. Cicero W. , 71. 72;
Cicero W., Jr., 72; G. L., 31. Jesse C..
195; Mrs. John Sharp, 201; Mrs. Jo»ie (Dial),
114; Juanita, 72; Kay, 72; Laurie. 72; Lois.
72; Marcus Grover, 145; Marguerite, 72;
Myrtle, 72; Rube, 114; Weasie l>ee, 147,
Winnifred Lee, IAS
Williamson, Cynthia Dianne, 120; Richard
Miles, 120
Willingham, H. C., 46; Janice Henrietle, 122;
Lester, 122
Willis, Lida E., 31; Melmoth R., 28; Sallie
Louise, 28
Willoughby, Mrs. Frances Elizabeth, 41
Wilson, A. C., 181; Amanda (PreusB), 181;
Bonnie Fae (Dial), 196; Dimis Irene, 22;
Dorothy Jean, 196; Mrs. Irene T., 21; Jac¬
quelyn Eloise, 22; James, 215; Joel Clif¬
ford, 21; Martha Irene (Thrower), 21; Marvin
Lawrence Thrower, 22, Mary Alice, 196;
Onice Ewell, 196; Onice O. , 196; Peggie
(Margaret) Louise, 181; Robert Joe, 196
Winston, Virgie, 100
Winter, Dorothy, 218
Wits&ll, Edward F., 75
Wofford, William B., 119
Wolfe, Dinah, 8, 10
Wolff, John, 167
Wood, Dorothy, 193; Jes6e, 110, Lee, 1 53,
Louella, 111; Thomas EL, 110
Woods, Elizabeth, 54 »
Woodward, Emily Ann Elizu, 200, Flors Cov¬
ington, 174
Woody, John, 134, 135; John, Jr., 134
Wooley, Chorlea McDaniel, 110; E’lltwbeth
(Dial), 117; Evelyn, 110; Grace, 110; Guy.
110; Hoyt Calhoun, 110; J. H. (Jim), 109.
117; Jenotte Julia, 110; John William. 10«.
Lillie Pearl, 109, 117; Mary l.al.ene, HO;
Prince Albert, 110; Rose, 110
Worth, M.xry Catherine, 193
Worthington, Anne Amanda, 181
Wray, Jerene, 69
Wright. E. S., 65; Mary, 239; Mary 177,
179; Rebecca U ., 232; Wm., 239
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Wyatt. Charles Dean, 202; Charles Dial, 202;
Etta C., 6ft, Kliatin Ann, 202; Lillie, 65,
68
Yawn, Ellen Rebecca, 210
Yeargaln, Gideon, 11
Yeargin, Nancy, 162, Wiley, 162
Young, C. O., Jr., 66; Mary, 100
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